System for programmed control of signal input and output to and from cable conductors
First Claim
1. A configurable connectorized system including a module comprising:
- (a) a device communication connector apparatus including a connector for connecting a cable between said module and a device; and
(b) directing apparatus responsive to an input signal from a control apparatus for causing said module to place any of a plurality of signals on any of a plurality of connector pins of said connector, wherein said directing apparatus includes at least one ASIC providing a selectable interconnection apparatus to a particular one of said connector pins.
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Abstract
An input/output module for implementing directions from a controller for sending and receiving signals to and from devices. The input/output module includes a microprocessor for communication with, and receiving programming from the controller. The input/output module further includes device communication connectors, each having number of pins, each pin for interconnection with a cable conductor to a device. The input/output module has an ASIC for each of the pins, providing a controlled interface with the corresponding pin. Each ASIC has interconnection apparatus, selectable by the microprocessor for providing a particular interface with the pin served by the ASIC.
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19 Claims
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1. A configurable connectorized system including a module comprising:
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(a) a device communication connector apparatus including a connector for connecting a cable between said module and a device; and
(b) directing apparatus responsive to an input signal from a control apparatus for causing said module to place any of a plurality of signals on any of a plurality of connector pins of said connector, wherein said directing apparatus includes at least one ASIC providing a selectable interconnection apparatus to a particular one of said connector pins. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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