Methods and apparatuses for low-power multi-level encoded signals

摘要

Methods and apparatuses for providing multi-level encoded signals are disclosed. An apparatus may include an encoding circuit and a multi-level encoder. The encoding circuit may be configured to receive data and provide encoded data based, at least in part on the data. The multi-level encoder may be coupled to the encoding circuit and configured to receive the encoded data. The multi-level encoder may be further configured to provide the encoded data to a bus as multi-level signal responsive, at least in part, to receipt of the encoded data.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a multi-level encoder configured to receive encoded data, unencoded data, and a data bus inversion signal indicative of a manner in which the encoded data is encoded, the multi-level encoder configured to provide a first multi-level signal based on the encoded data, a second multi-level signal based on the unencoded data, and a binary signal based on the data bus inversion signal.