Patent Number:
7,711,879
Title:
Data transfer method and data transfer device
Abstract:
A data transfer method which is capable of transferring a predetermined amount of data in one transaction at only one time, and preventing the number of ports of a master chip and the number of signal lines connected between the master chip and slave chips from being increased. A single master chip and a plurality of slave chips which receive data transferred from the master chip are connected by a ring-like path. Data is transferred from the master chip to the slave chips via the ring-like path.
Inventors:
Yamamoto; Naohiro (Kawasaki, JP)
Assignee:
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
International Classification:
G06F 13/00 (20060101)
Expiration Date:
5/04/12018