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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 23, 1997
Antonio Magazzu', Catania, IT;
Bruno Ferrario, Fino Mornasco, IT;
SGS-Thomson Microelectronics S.r.l., Agrate Brianza, IT;
Abstract
A synchronization circuit for electronic devices and components, being of the type which includes an internal synchronization signal generator and an input/output terminal whereat an external synchronization signal can be received. The synchronization circuit further includes a comparator for receiving both synchronization signals and having a control output for supplying a terminal with the signal corresponding to the master/slave mode of operation of the synchronization circuit. A method of generating and supplying a synchronization signal to a plurality of electronic devices being operated as slave devices to a synchronization circuit acting as the master device is also provided.