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Biotech investors are accustomed to reading about negative clinical trials in which an experimental drug shows no benefit for patients. On Monday night, however, we learned about two different drugs from Vical (VICL) and Anthera Pharmaceuticals (ANTH) which actually harmed patients.
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The Anthera phase III clinical trial, which involved a heart drug known as varespladib, was stopped early in March 2012, although the reason given by the company at that time was "lack of efficacy."
On Monday night -- 20 months after the study was halted -- the varespladib data were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2013. "Lack of efficacy" is apparently a generous way of saying that patients with acute coronary syndrome were more likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes -- or even die -- following treatment with varespladib compared to a placebo.
"Despite prior experimental and observational data suggesting that varespladib would have beneficial cardiovascular effects, this trial proves the contrary, that it is actually detrimental to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality," said Dr. Stephen Nicholls, a cardiologist and investigator in the study.
Why did it take 20 months for results of the varespladib study to be known? Because Anthera refused to grant researchers access to the negative varespladib trial data, said Nicholls.
"This trial was appropriately conducted and a logical extension of the phase 2 program, and the sponsor [Anthera] did the right thing and accepted immediately the recommendation by the DSMB to terminate the study," Nicholls said, quoted in a story published by HeartWire.

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Shima Kanko Hotel in the city of Shima, Mie Prefecture, the venue for this year's summit of the seven major industrialized countries, will launch special plans Tuesday to let guests stay in rooms used by Obama and other world leaders at prices starting at ¥500,000 per night for two people with dinner and breakfast.
For the ¥500,000 premium plan, guests can stay in the same 96-sq.-meter Royal Suite on the sixth floor of Shima Kanko Hotel The Classic that Obama used May 26 and 27, according to the hotel, which is situated on the island of Kashikojima.
Guests can eat a dinner based on the dishes served to the G-7 leaders at a round table actually used during the summit.
Butlers will serve guests during their stay at the hotel. Included will be arrangements for guests to visit Ise Shrine, which was visited by the G-7 leaders, and other sightseeing spots, as well as special activities such as cruising around Kashikojima.
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The hotel is also offering dining-only plans.
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Skip to comments.Minnesota marriage amendment foes outraise supporters
Posted on 06/20/2012 5:28:04 AM PDT by TurboZamboni
Opponents to a proposed marriage amendment to Minnesota's constitution have raised more than three times the amount of its supporters.
Minnesotans United for All Families, the main group lining up opposition to the amendment, raised $3.1 million in the first half of 2012, according to a report released Tuesday, June 19.
That brings the total raised since the start of the campaign in 2011 to $4.6 million. The group said it has taken in contributions from more than 19,000 individual donors over the entire campaign and that 85 percent of the money raised has come from within the state.
Total expenditures so far are roughly $3 million.
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Minnesotans United for All Families, the group leading opposition to the state's proposed marriage amendment, from Jan. 1 to June 12, 2012, has attracted a number of large donations, including:
— Project 515 Education Campaign, Minneapolis, $287,050
— Alliance for a Better Minnesota, St. Paul, $182,000
— HRC Minnesota Family Freedom PAC, Washington. D.C, $115,466
— Women's Foundation of Minnesota, Minneapolis, $25,000
— MAPE Educational and Political Fund, Shoreview, $20,000
— Rockefeller Family Fund Inc., New York, NY, $15,000
— William M. Pohlad, Minneapolis, River Road Entertainment, $110,000
— Robert C. Pohlad, Minneapolis, Pohlad Companies, $100,000
— James O. Pohlad, Minneapolis, Pohlad Companies, $95,000
— Noa Staryk, Minneapolis, CNote Management, $55,000
— Alan Braun, Golden Valley, retired, $30,000
— Andrew Dayton, New York, restaurant owner, $25,011
— Eric Dayton, New York, restaurant owner, $25,011
Many Sodomites are very successful at their chosen fields of endeavor and consequently have lots of money to spend.
They and their supporters are quite prominent among the "entertainment" elites. And so they contribute heavily to their causes.
Perhaps this is a good argument for the public finding more stimulating and educational weays to expend their spare time instead of wasting it on movies, etc.
Who is on First?
Is the "Amendment" for or against "Traditional Marriage"?
What does that make the "foes"?
I know I am very opposed to gay marriage but I am too confused to figure out if the amendment is in favor of gay marriage or opposed to it.
The word marriage refers to a real marriage between a man and a woman.
Even the author of the article assumes that particular "bias" whether they realize it or not.
When I use the word "bias" above, it refers to a bias rooted in actual reality, like being biased towards gravity.
the amendment is to define marriage as between 1 man and 1 woman.
Look at all those Daytons...
Then I am in favor of this amendment.
I guess we know why Bachmann didn't run for US Senate in MN, instead of the GOP nomination for president.
$ doesn't = votes (at least not in WI for Walker)
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It is conveniant to where I needed to go and the place is comfortable and the have BBC
Very clean, welcoming and comfortable The lack of sport fitness facilities
My room was large and very clean. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. In contrast to the hotel staff, the service from the restaurant staff, both at dinner and breakfast, was very poor.
Very Comfortable no
Pleasant cautious staff. Functional and comfortable rooms
The staff were exeptionally helpful and cheerful. The Michelin-starred restaurant was truly magnificent. No
Convenience to town center
fantastic gourmet resturant that was worth the vist alone. Friendly efficient staff single quite small beds in an enormous room
Breakfast was good. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The security to our room was very good. Very nice clean and modern. We would have liked more space for clothes. The wardrobe only had 3 coathangers and there was not enough shelf space and no drawers for the rest of our clothes.
Nice location overlooking the water. Restaurant and bar area are quite enjoyable. Guest rooms are a bit old fashioned and would benefit from some refurbishment.
The staff were very welcoming and were very keen to make my stay as pleasant as possible. Service levels were higher than I have experienced in 5 star hotels in major cities around the world. It's not pretty and is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. But, if you need a nice and welcoming place to stay in that area, this should be it. Having a menu of available hot food for breakfast would be a good idea.
Rahter nicely equiped room (nice bathrrom), free internet and parking. Very, very very poor breakfast - there is almost no choice, the personel could be more interested in the clients need as well - the local dutch 4 star hotel...hmmm, not even close!!!
i had a comfortable room with a really nice big bath, i found the owner very obliging offering lifts etc. The breakfast was very poor, no healthy option apart fom fruit salad which was made with fruit that was out of date. No cereals.
Very welcoming and comfortable. Quiet and relaxing location with a good restaurant. Exteremly clean and well-maintained.
Friendy staff and nice deco! and the place it's lovely! nothing comes to mind
The area was very nice and peacful and staff were helpful. Great for walks and running.
It was really perfect. An excellent adress I will for sure recommend and re-use next time I go in this region for Business purpose but also vacation
The size of the room was great and the view from our window was relaxing. Having no laundry facilities or a send out laundry was very hard for us as travellers. Also more selection of pillows would be good. Also the lighting in the bedroom could be better.
Staff were very helpful... Our room was spotless!!!! Have stayed in many hotels of a similar and higher rating but this hotel was extremely well kept and clean. Night entrance, in use after 11pm as reception is closed.
The friendliness of the staff and their extremely helpful attitude. The food was very good indeed. No tea or coffee making facility in the room.
The room was quiet and comfortable. The evening meal in the restaurant was very good. There was a good choice of food in the breakfast buffet. The manager was very helpful. No
A simple hotel but it guarantees all basic needs; rooms are big enough, with a table/armchair corner, fast internet connection (you can borrow the cable from reception), restaurant and breakfast very good.
Well organised and a very relaxed feeling.
The hotel staff is extremely friendly and helpful False fire alarm during the night...
the hotel was very clean no hair dryer in the room and no internet access in the rooms
Easy parking.Nice staff.
The staff were very helpful and friendly Postition on a major road
The room was clean and the staff was friendly The breakfast buffet had a limited selection
Service Carbage bag lying in the elevator
Hotel was clean, spacious, and staf were friendly and helpful, I asked them to rent me a bycicle which they did. The breakfast was standard for Netherlands, if you dont like it you dont have to eat it. Dinner was excellent and restaurant is well worth a visit!
The attention of the staff and excellent breakfast.
nice friendly staff, the waitet for us though we were a very late arrival. Our reason for chosing this hotel was that you are allowed to bring your dog. We were overall pleasently surprised with everything
Central location and adequate parking Breakfast could have been better. Cheese slices were dry
After 2 weeks of hard beds and stuffy rooms - the room I had at the City Hotel had the best bed, great bathroom - large room in general and even being next to the elevator - I did not hear it. I had a great stay and would stay again. Nothing
Location, walking distance to train station, easy to find. No
the breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly
Nice room and location is good for the train. No, all good.
It was a relaxed friendly atmosphere within the hotel, and the staff were very helpful.
excellent, friendly staff, lovely restarant facilities. we travelled with 2 babies and found the hotel accommodating and helpful.
Food quality very good. Beautiful location - must be excellent place to stay in summer warm air heating control somewhat basic and crude and not very efficient
friendly and efficient staff.
free otopark , free internet the room was little bit cold
Very friendly and relaxed place to be.
Hôtel was quiet.
Good price/quality, friendly staff, very good restaurant, free wireless network working in the room Not near big city, but located at a countryside location at the border of "De Maas"
Rural location, but not far from various villages & Nijmegen. Not really a dislike, but photo of hotel from river hides the main road & makes it look like it backs onto the river! ...However, the main road is generally quiet with mainly bicycle & agricultural traffic, it's only vaguely busy around 7:30-8:30am. Breakfast seems stingy if you're used to cooked breakfasts at UK hotels.
Friendly, Everything there in the hotel. Pleasant bar, good food in restaurant, quiet rural location with excellent river and country views
Rooms spacious and very clean No drinks making facilities within the room
The staff was very friendly and the room was great. Maybe they changed the windows, but the room was not at all cold (even though we came in winter). Nice breakfast, not 'the usual' but things a little bit out of the ordinary, like goat cream cheese.
Pleasant staff, good food in the bar Windows of the room should be replaced, there was a big gap around them with the wind blowing through!
Pleasant hotel with very comfortable beds! Good dinner. No
Room 6 very pleasant, easy to find hotel, parking nearby no problem. Still good from last time I visted about 4 years ago. Mix up over our food order (2x menu of week) resulted in soup arriving promptly, main course much later and getting charged for our desserts as well as 2 menu of week. Think drinks bill was wrong too, maybe the ordering system needs to be checked out.
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|Mar 28, 2000
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|Jun 30, 1997
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|Jun 30, 1997
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|Shimon Muller, Curt Berg
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|Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (103), Non-Patent Citations (39), Referenced by (32), Classifications (19), Legal Events (5)
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an improved data communications interface. More particularly, the system and method of the present invention relates to an improved media-independent interface for interconnection between the physical layer components and media access controllers.
3. Art Background
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) working standard 802.3u (1995) defines a media-independent interface (MII) for interoperable interconnection between the physical layer components (PHYS) and media access controllers (MACs) in IEEE 802.3 compatible network devices. The MII provides for a total of eighteen interconnect signals and a generous timing budget that allows for relatively straightforward implementation of the MII in numerous devices. In the context of implementing a highly integrated ethernet network element (e.g, switch or repeater), one of the major concerns that has to be addressed by the implementors is the ability to achieve the desired port density in the network element. Frequently, this aspect of the design is constrained by the required pin count of the integrated circuit (IC).
Due to significant advances in silicon technology in recent years, the generous timing budgets provided by the IEEE 802.3u standard is no longer needed to achieve a cost-effective network device implementation. Therefore, it is desirable to optimize the MII definition to decrease the pin count per connection, while still operating in an economic timing budget. This is particularly useful in a highly integrated ethernet network element which includes a multiplicity of ports.
The present invention provides a media-independent interface (MII) on a highly integrated network component by implementing the MII interface with a lower pin count, while reducing the timing budget. In another embodiment, the present invention functions to interface to MII compatible devices while reducing pin count and the timing budget.
In one embodiment, certain signals that require significant access or are time critical are singularly transmitted as was done in compliance with the IEEE 802.3 standard, while other signals that are not as time-critical are multiplexed using the different portions of the clock signal to transmit different signals. In particular, the datapath signals are grouped into two groups: the receive group and transmit group. Within each group, clock phase multiplexing is performed wherein half of the signals are driven during a first phase, e.g., the high phase of the clock and the other half is driven during a second phase, e.g., the low phase of the clock. On the send side of the interconnect, the signal multiplexing is performed, while on the receive side of the interconnect, de-multiplexing is performed. Thus, a highly efficient and cost-effective port density is achieved in an integrated ethernet network element, such as switches and repeaters.
The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to one skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates a network device.
FIG. 2 illustrates a network component implemented in the network device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3a illustrates the transmit multiplexing circuitry in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIG. 3b is a timing diagram illustrating the relative timing of the circuit of FIG. 3a.
FIG. 4a illustrates the receive multiplexing circuitry in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIG. 4b is a timing diagram illustrating the relative timing of the circuit of FIG. 4a.
FIG. 5a is a diagram that illustrates the timing budget.
FIG. 5b is a table of the timing budget.
In the following description for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art these specific details are not required in order to practice the present invention. In other instances, well-known electrical structures and circuits are shown in block diagram form in order not to obscure the present invention unnecessarily.
The interface of the present invention is described in the context of a network switch. However, it is readily apparent that the present invention is applicable to other network elements. An exemplary network element is shown in FIG. 1.
The network element is used to interconnect a number of nodes and end-stations in a variety of different ways. For example, an application of the multi-layer distributed network element (MLDNE) would be to route packets according to predefined routing protocols over a homogenous data link layer such as the IEEE 802.3 standard, also known as the Ethernet. Other routing protocols can also be used.
The MLDNE's distributed architecture can be configured to route message traffic in accordance with a number of known or future routing algorithms. In a preferred embodiment, the MLDNE is configured to handle message traffic using the Internet suite of protocols, and more specifically the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP) over the Ethernet LAN standard and medium access control (MAC) data link layer. The TCP is also referred to here as a Layer 4 protocol, while the IP is referred to repeatedly as a Layer 3 protocol.
In one embodiment of the MLDNE, a network element is configured to implement packet routing functions in a distributed manner, i.e., different parts of a function are performed by different subsystems in the MLDNE, while the final result of the functions remains transparent to the external nodes and end-stations. As will be appreciated from the discussion below and the diagram in FIG. 1, the MLDNE has a scalable architecture which allows the designer to predictably increase the number of external connections by adding additional subsystems, thereby allowing greater flexibility in defining the MLDNE as a stand alone router.
As illustrated in block diagram form in FIG. 1, the MLDNE 101 contains a number of subsystems 110 that are fully meshed and A interconnected using a number of internal links 141 to create a larger switch. At least one internal link couples any two subsystems. Each subsystem 110 includes a switch element 111 coupled to a forwarding memory 113 and an associated memory 114. The forwarding memory (or database) 113 stores an address table used for matching with the headers of received packets. The associated memory (or database) stores data associated with each entry in the forwarding memory that is used to identify forwarding attributes for forwarding the packets through the MLDNE. A number of external ports (not shown) having input and output capability interface the external connections 117. In one embodiment, each subsystem supports multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, Fast Ethernet ports and Ethernet ports. Internal ports (not shown) also having input and output capability in each subsystem couple the internal links 141. Using the internal links, the MLDNE can connect multiple switching elements together to form a multigigabit switch.
The MLDNE 101 further includes a central processing system (CPS) 160 that is coupled to the individual subsystem 110 through a communication bus 151 such as the peripheral components interconnect (PCI). The CPS 160 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 161 coupled to a central memory 163. Central memory 163 includes a copy of the entries contained in the individual forwarding memories 113 of the various subsystems. The CPS has a direct control and communication interface to each subsystem 110 and provides some centralized communication and control between switch elements.
FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram illustrating an exemplary architecture of the switch element of FIG. 1. The switch element 200 depicted includes a central processing unit (CPU) interface 215, a switch fabric block 210, a network interface 205, a cascading interface 225, and a shared memory manager 220.
Ethernet packets may enter or leave the network switch element 200 through any one of the three interfaces 205, 215, or 225. In brief, the network interface 205 operates in accordance with corresponding Ethernet protocol to receive Ethernet packets from a network (not shown) and to transmit Ethernet packets onto the network via one or more external ports (not shown). An optional cascading interface 225 may include one or more internal links (not shown) for interconnecting switching elements to create larger switches. For example, each switch element may be connected together with other switch elements in a full mesh topology to form a multi-layer switch as described above. Alternatively, a switch may comprise a single switch element 200 with or without the cascading interface 225.
The CPU (not shown) may transmit commands or packets to the network switch element 200 via the CPU interface 215. In this manner, one or more software processes running on the CPU may manage entries in an external forwarding and filtering database 240, such as adding new entries and invalidating unwanted entries. In alternative embodiments, however, the CPU may be provided with direct access to the forwarding and filtering database. In any event, for purposes of packet forwarding, the CPU port of the CPU interface 215 resembles a generic input port into the switch element 200 and may be treated as if it were simply another external network interface port. However, since access to the CPU port occurs over a bus such as a peripheral components interconnect (PCI) bus, the CPU port does not need any media access control (MAC) functionality.
Returning to the network interface 205, the two main tasks of input packet processing and output packet processing will now briefly be described. Input packet processing may be performed by one or more input ports of the network interface 205. Input packet processing includes the following: (1) receiving and verifying incoming Ethernet packets, (2) modifying packet headers when appropriate, (3) requesting buffer pointers from the shared memory manager 220 for storage of incoming packets, (4) requesting forwarding decisions from the switch fabric block 210, (5) transferring the incoming packet data to the shared memory manager 220 for temporary storage in an external shared memory 230, and (5) upon receipt of a forwarding decision, forwarding the buffer pointer(s) to the output port(s) indicated by the forwarding decision. Output packet processing may be performed by one or more output ports of the network interface 205. Output processing includes requesting packet data from the shared memory manager 220, transmitting packets onto the network, and requesting deallocation of buffer(s) after packets have been transmitted.
The network interface 205, the CPU interface 215, and the cascading interface 225 are coupled to the shared memory manager 220 and the switch fabric block 210. Preferably, critical functions such as packet forwarding and packet buffering are centralized as shown in FIG. 2. The shared memory manager 220 provides an efficient centralized interface to the external shared memory for buffering of incoming packets. The switch fabric block 210 includes a search engine and learning logic for searching and maintaining the forwarding and filtering database with the assistance of the CPU.
The centralized switch fabric block 210 includes a search engine that provides access to the forwarding and filtering database on behalf of the interfaces 205, 215, and 225. Packet header matching, Layer 2 based learning, Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet forwarding, filtering, and aging are exemplary functions that may be performed by the switch fabric block 210. Each input port is coupled with the switch fabric block 210 to receive forwarding decisions for received packets. The forwarding decision indicates the outbound port(s) (e.g., external network port or internal cascading port) upon which the corresponding packet should be transmitted. Additional information may also be included in the forwarding decision to support hardware routing such as a new MAC destination address (DA) for MAC DA replacement. Further, a priority indication may also be included in the forwarding decision to facilitate prioritization of packet traffic through the switch element 200.
In the present embodiment, Ethernet packets are centrally buffered and managed by the shared memory manager 220. The shared memory manager 220 interfaces every input port and output port and performs dynamic memory allocation and deallocation on their behalf, respectively. During input packet processing, one or more buffers are allocated in the external shared memory and an incoming packet is stored by the shared memory manager 220 responsive to commands received from the network interface 205, for example. Subsequently, during output packet processing, the shared memory manager 220 retrieves the packet from the external shared memory and deallocates buffers that are no longer in use. To assure no buffers are released until all output ports have completed transmission of the data stored therein, the shared memory manager 220 preferably also tracks buffer ownership.
The interface of the present invention is particularly advantageous to manufacturers of switches and hubs which incorporate multiple MII ports into one ASIC. The MII port interfaces MAC circuitry to a physical layer device. In implementation, the port and the circuitry described herein may reside on the same component or distributed across several components. For example, in the embodiment described herein, the interface is located within the network interface. Following the teachings described herein, one implementation requires the addition of minimal logic, while realizing a 37% savings with respect to the pin count, and maintaining compatibility with the existing standard. In particular, in the embodiment described herein, each port can operate using ten signal pins instead of the sixteen originally specified by IEEE standard 802.3.
Multiplexing is achieved by sending three bits of information during a first phase of the transmit clock, and three bits during a second phase of the transmit clock using a multiplexer in the media-access controller (MAC), and a three bit register and multiplexer in the physical layer component (PHY). In particular, the datapath signals (e.g., data control and clock signals) are grouped into two groups: receive group and transmit group. Within each group, clock phase multiplexing is performed on the datapath signals wherein half of the signals are driven during a first phase of the corresponding clock, and the other half is driven during the a second phase of the same clock. In the present embodiment, the first phase is the high phase of the clock and the second phase is the low phase of the clock; however, other variations also are contemplated. The sending side of the interconnect forms the signal multiplexing, and the receiving side of the interconnect performs the signal de-multiplexing. In order to maintain the efficiency of operation, certain control signals remain un-multiplexed for consistent availability and access whenever needed.
In the present embodiment, the control signals include a carrier sense signal (CRS), collision detected (COL), management data clock (MDC) and management data input/output (MDIO). The CRS is asserted by the physical implementation layer (PHY) when either the transmit or receive medium is not idle. The CRS is deasserted by the PHY when both the transmit and receive media are idle. The COL signal is asserted by the PHY upon detection of a collision on the medium and remains asserted while the collision condition persists. The MDC signal is a periodic signal sourced by a station management entity (STA) such as the CPU (161, FIG. 1) and sent to the PHY as the timing reference for transfer of information on the MDIO signal. The MDIO signal is a bidirectional signal between the PHY and the STA. Control information is driven by the STA synchronously with respect to MDC and is sampled synchronously by the PHY. Status information is driven by the PHY synchronously with respect to the MDC signal and is sampled synchronously by the STA.
It is therefore desirable to transmit the CRS, COL, MDC and MDIO on separate signal lines as the CRS and COL should always be accessible by the MAC or STA component and the MDC and MDIO should be independent of other signals in order to properly control the components and receive status information. Furthermore, none of the above signals have a required predefined timing relationship to the timing signals provided at the MII (e.g., receive clock and transmit clock).
However, the signals particularly relevant to transmission and reception of data can be multiplexed as the timing relationship among the signals is well defined and very little logic is needed to multiplex and demultiplex the signals. In the present embodiment the following signals operate synchronous to the transmit clock (MII-- TXCLK): transmit data TXD[3:0], transmit enable (TX-- EN), transmit coding error (TX-- ER). The transmit clock is a continuous clock that provides the timing reference for the transfer of the (TX-- EN), TXD and (TX-- ER) signals to the PHY. Preferably the MII-- TXCLK is sourced by the PHY. The TXD bits are driven to the PHY and transition synchronously with respect to the MII-- TXCLK. The TX-- EN signals indicates that the data is available for transmission on the MII. It is asserted with the first available nibble of data and remains asserted while all nibbles are transmitted and is deasserted on the first MII-- TXCLK following the last nibble of the frame of data. (TX-- EN) transitions synchronously with the MII-- TXCLK. The (TX-- ER) signal, which also transitions synchronously with respect to the MII-- TXCLK, is asserted for one or more MII-- TXCLK periods while (TX-- EN) is also asserted when an error occurs.
The following signals operate synchronous to the receive clock: Receive data (RXD[3:0]), receive data valid (RX-- DV) and receive error (RX-- ER). The MII-- RXCLK is a continuous clock signal that provides the timing reference for the transfer of the RX-- DV, RXD and RX-- ER signals from the PHY. MII-- RXCLK is sourced by the PHY. The PHY may recover the MII-- RXCLK reference from the received data or it may derive the MII-- RXCLK reference from a nominal clock (e.g, the MII-- TXCLK). The RXD transitions synchronously with the MII-- RXCLK and is driven by the PHY. The RX-- DV signal is driven by the PHY to indicate that the PHY is presenting recovered and decoded nibbles on the RXD lines and that the data is synchronous to MII-- RXCLK. RX-- DV transitions synchronously with respect to the MII-- RXCLK and remains asserted continuously from the first recovered nibble of the frame through the final recovered nibble and shall be deasserted prior to the first MII-- RXCLK that follows the final nibble of the frame (excluding the end of frame delimiter). The RX-- ER is driven synchronous to the MII-- RXCLK by the PHY and is asserted for one or more MII-- RXCLK periods to indicate an error (e.g., coding error or an error that is undetectable by the MAC but detectable by the PHY) was detected in the frame presently being transferred from the PHY.
Although the signals can be multiplexed in a variety of ways, it is preferred that the following signals are multiplexed as follows:
It has been determined that the latency incurred implementing this scheme is far outweighed by the reduction in the number of signal lines required between the MAC and the PHY. This is particularly the case when configured in a high port density network element.
The circuitry for transmit multiplexing is shown in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3a. Furthermore, circuitry to selectively use this feature is disclosed. Other embodiments are also contemplated. Thus, in this embodiment, the circuitry permits the standard mode or multiplex mode to be selected such that the device is configurable for connection to other standard or multiplexed connecting device. In particular, the transmit datapath signals are output through multiplexer 305, which is active based on the clock input MII-- TX clock 307 to output 309. The clock 307 also drives the input flip-flop/register 310, such that the incoming data through input 311 is timely clocked to the P-- MUX 312.
When operating in the standard mode, the P-- MUX 312 outputs the TXD0, TXD1 and TXD2 signals from the MAC 320 through output 313 and received over the MII bus lines through input 317 to register 325. Signals TXD3, TX-- EN and (TX-- ER) are therefore communicated through input 311 and lines 322 to register 325.
When operable in the multiplexing mode, during one phase of the clock (MII-- TXCLK 307), the TXD0, TXD1 and TXD2 are output by M-- MUX 305 through output 309 and received through input 311 by flip-flop 310. These signals are then processed through P-- MUX multiplexer 312 and output to register 325 during the next clock phase when the signals TXD3, (TX-- EN) and (TX-- ER) are communicated through M-- MUX 305 and output 309. These signals are communicated across the interface to input 311 and register 325 via lines 322. At the same time, signals TXD0, TXD1 and TXD2 are available at register 325 to concurrently provide all six signals for compatibility with the MII device. The timing is illustrated in FIG. 3b, which shows that the output of the multiplexer in the MAC 320 element is output followed by the output of TXD3, TX-- EN and (TX-- ER) during the next low phase of MIITX-- CLK.
It should be noted that the output of the P-- MUX 312 in PHY 350 enables the TXD0, TXD1 and TXD2 signals to be available during both the high phase and the low phase of the clock as selected by the mode.
FIG. 4a illustrates the interface circuitry for signals transmitted in the receive direction. In the receive direction, six signals are sent over three signal lines, three during the high phase of the clock and three during the low phase of the clock. In the PHY element 410, a three bit MUX, P-- MUX, 412 is used to implement the multiplex mode. In the MAC element 415, there is an additional three bit flip-flop/register 420 to receive three bits during the low phase of the clock and a register 425 to receive all six signals for output compatibility with Mul. As with the transmit circuitry, when operating in the MII standard mode, the circuitry operates in accordance with the IEEE 802.3 standard. For purposes of simplification of discussion, the circuitry to support both modes is not illustrated in detail in MAC 415; however, circuitry similar to that shown in PHY 350 (FIG. 3a) would be used and would have the additional receive bits RXER, RXDV and RXD3 transmitted directly to the MAC 415 through an additional group of lines (e.g., 422) and add a multiplexor to select, based upon the mode, between RXD3, RXDV, RXER and MII-- RXER, MII-- RXDV and MII-- RXD3.
As shown in FIG. 4a, when operating in multiplex mode, signals RXD3, RX-- DV and RX-- ER signals are output through the P-- MUX 412 during the low phase of the clock and RXD0, RXD1 and RXD2 are output during the high phase of the clock. Flip-flop 420 is used to clock signals RXD0, RXD1 and RXD2 such that they are received concurrently at the register 425 with signals RXD3, RXDV and RXDR. The timing for this is illustrated in FIG. 4b.
The circuitry described enables the transmission to occur within current timing budgets. Referring to FIG. 5a, the transmit timing is critical as the MAC transmit circuit 505 relies on the transmit clock 512 that is generated by PHY 510. Therefore, when determining the timing budget, the delays from the PHY 510, through external trace 520 to the MAC 505 and the trace 515 going back to the PHY 510, plus the setup time required at the input of the PHY 510 must be considered.
Continuing reference to FIG. 5a, the timing delays incurred are illustrated. Since the clock's duty cycle is approximately a 2:3 ratio (e.g., 35% high and 65% low of the 40 nanosecond transmit clock), as specified in the IEEE 802.3 standard, there are only 14 nanoseconds to multiplex the first group of signals and 26 nanoseconds to MUX the second group of signals.
Thus, the following must be satisfied:
T(pob)+T(mib)+T(mcd)+T(mcq)+T(mm)+T(mob))�1.395+2�T(tr)+T(psup)<14 nS
Using as an example specifications from the LSI G10 Cell-Based ASIC Product Databook (LSI Logic, Inc.), propagation delay timing for the circuit is determined:
(0.28 nS+0.31 nS+0.82 nS+0.44 nS+0.55 nS+0.28 nS)�1.395+2�1.5 nS+T(psup)<14 nS
3.73+3 nS+T(psup)<14 nS
6.73+T(psup)<14 nS
Preferably the timing budget therefore allocated is that shown in the table of FIG. 5b. The receive timing is not critical as the transmit path of both the data and the clock are sourced from PHY. Therefore, the loop timing constraints that occur in the transmit case do not appear and there are sufficient margins to perform the receive functions.
The invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiment. It is evident that numerous alternatives, modifications, variations and uses will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description.
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|Intel Corporation
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Delia's path to Napa was a winding one that began in Argentina but swerved to France where her father was serving in the diplomatic corps. She eventually graduated from the Sorbonne with a doctorate in philosophy and then moved back across the Atlantic, this time to the United States. She pursued advanced business studies at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and MIT, eventually earning her Ph.D. With four children to raise, Delia settled down in California, though she was never idle. She purchased the 92-acre property on Howell Mountain with a loan from her father and set out to make a world-class winery.
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Even before its pressure-packed finale of clone-factory
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Directions to Samsung, North Tower
Our Women Like Us (WLU) Networks are valuable Watermark networking opportunities where you can meet other Watermark women who live or work near you! WLUs are grouped by geographic areas – currently on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, East Bay and San Francisco. Discussions at our WLUs are where real connections happen. Join us!
WLUs are open to all Watermark members. Non-members are welcome to attend up to two WLUs before deciding on membership. Questions? Send us an email and we'll get right back to you.
7/20/2017Upcoming Women Like Us (WLU) Events
7/20/2017Two Evenings with Deborah Tannen
8/1/2017Women Like Us (WLU) Network - South Bay
8/2/2017Webinar Series: Successfully Managing Challenging or Difficult People, One Opportunity at a Time


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The Firefly Effect
A virtual social installation by John Fillwalk, IDIA Lab and Jody Naderi, CAP
This work, designed specifically for Nuit Blanche Toronto activates a locative field in which participants engage in dynamic social experience. Individual users of the app interact with a dynamic feedback system allowing them to find the cadence of a contemplative walk. Participants can view other app users on a live map – locating them spatially to join in a unique group or virtual room – forming a dynamic choir of collaborative synchronous light and music.
Nuit Blanche
Firefly at Nuit Blanche
IDIA Lab