Patent ID: 6424688
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: G06F,G11B,H04L

Abstract:
A data transfer device comprising:a plurality of storage locations; one or more first data lines coupled to said storage locations; and one or more second data lines coupled to said storage locations; wherein said device is configured to store in said storage locations a series of data values transmitted on said one or more first data lines, each one of said data being stored upon the occurrence of a corresponding valid pulse of a first clock signal, wherein said valid pulses of said first clock signal form a first pattern; wherein said device is configured to retrieve from said storage locations said series of data values, each one of said data being retrieved upon the occurrence of a corresponding valid pulse of a second clock signal, wherein said valid pulses of said second clock signal form a second pattern; and wherein one of said first and second patterns includes one or more skipped pulses.