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MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS TO A SINGLE SERIAL INTERFACE

  • US 20100169534A1
  • Filed: 12/08/2006
  • Published: 07/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a first and a second serial interface, each comprising at least one data line and a power supply line;

    a first switching unit coupled to the power supply lines of said first serial interface and said second serial interface, wherein in a first state said first switching unit connects the power supply line of said first serial interface to the power supply line of said second serial interface, and wherein in a second state said first switching unit connects the power supply line of said first serial interface to a first further power supply line, said first further power supply line being configured to be connected to a first power supply; and

    a controller configured to control said first switching unit.

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