A repeater node for a serial bus system is provided. The repeater node comprises an optic receiver adapted to receive an optic signal supplied thereto. An optic-to-electrical conversion circuit converts the optic signal into a corresponding electrical signal that is output from a transmitter. A switching...http://www.google.com/patents/US20050053381?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050053381 - Repeater node and serial bus system therefor
