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Addressing and communication for multiple-chip optical sensor arrays

  • US 6,553,437 B1
  • Filed: 06/15/1999
  • Issued: 04/22/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A multiple-device subsystem, comprising:

  • a plurality of devices, each device having a data input pin, a data output pin, a clock input pin, a strobe-input pin, and a strobe-output pin, the data input pin and the clock input pin, wherein the data input and the clock input pins are connected to receive clock and data signals over signal lines;

    wherein said strobe-input and strobe-output pins are connected to define a daisy-chain relationship between each of said plurality of devices;

    wherein, under at least some conditions, when one of said devices receives an active signal at said data input pin, said device automatically determines a respective address for itself which is unique among all said devices.

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