摘要:
A network interface apparatus is disclosed that includes a connector coupled to a plurality of communication lines. A Physical Layer (PHY) device coupled to the communication lines and to a first ground level. A transient event suppression module coupled between the communication lines and a low impedance path to earth ground. During a transient event the transient event suppression module provides a low impedance path to the earth ground to protect the PHY device from the transient event. A power circuit that delivers power from a second ground level to the PHY device is coupled to the first ground level. The first ground level and the second ground level are coupled to provide a low impedance path during normal operation and high impedance during transient events.
摘要:
A converter or a resampler used in a digital communication system converts a first digital signal representing an analog signal into a second digital signal representing the same analog signal. The converter includes a converter filter and a timing circuit. The timing circuit provides a first clock generated from a second clock, and a phase control signal for controlling the conversion of the converter filter. The timing circuit is preferably a numerical controlled oscillator (NCO) and includes an accumulator for generating the first clock from the second clock and a phase offset, and a phase calculator which receives the phase offset to generate a phase control signal. The phase control signal includes a plurality of phase weighting signals, a plurality of control signals, and an interpolation signal. The first digital signal is selectively convoluted with the phase weighting signals, which is controlled by the control signals. The convoluted signals are interpolated by the interpolation signal to generate the second digital signal.