METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION

摘要

A method for frame synchronization, the method includes providing a high frequency clock signal over a clock line during a transmission of information over a data line connected to a media access controller and to at least one component; characterized by defining a short synchronization period; processing at least one signal conveyed over the data line during the short synchronization period to determine a presence of a synchronization error; and maintaining at least the clock line in a low power mode when the data line is substantially idle. A device having frame synchronization capabilities, the device includes a clock signal provider and at least one component connected to a data line. The clock signal provider is adapted to provide a high frequency clock signal over a clock line during a transmission of information over the data line. The at least one component is adapted to process at least one signal conveyed over the data line during a short synchronization period to determine a presence of a synchronization error. The device is further adapted to maintain at least the clock line in a low power mode when the data line is substantially idle.