Micro-fluid ejection apparatuses and devices, and methods related to
communication in and with the same. One such micro-fluid ejection
apparatus includes a controller configured to generate a data signal, and
a transmitter configured to convert the data signal to a current signal.
The apparatus further includes a conductor capable of carrying the
current signal, and a receiver configured to receive the current signal
from the conductor and to convert the current signal to a second data
signal. The micro-fluid ejection apparatus is configured to operate on
the second data signal. In one embodiment, the micro-fluid ejection
apparatus may be a printing apparatus, such as an inkjet printing
apparatus. In some embodiments, the current signal comprises a pair of
corresponding differential current signals and/or current transfer logic
signals offset from a base amperage level. In some embodiments, the
transmitter and controller are provided within a main printing control
board, while the receiver is provided within a printhead cartridge or a
printhead carrier, and the operation comprises a printing function.