What is an interface? not in code but inside a chip what is it actually? what does it contain? Im confusing it with protocol

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what could be the difference between an interface and a protocol?

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These terms are often used interchangeably. I think of an interface as a collection of signals and methods that facilitate communication between various components of your design. Conversely, I consider the protocol as the set of rules that govern the successful execution of this communication. Some individuals combine these two concepts, using a single term to encompass both.

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