Spread spectrum clock generator and method
US10164529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2215/067
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one form, a spread spectrum clock generator includes an oscillator and a digital modulator. The oscillator has a control input for setting an output frequency, and an output for providing a clock output signal. The digital modulator is responsive to the clock output signal to provide a control code to the control input of the oscillator as a periodic signal with a plurality of discrete steps, wherein the digital modulator provides said control code at each of said plurality of discrete steps for substantially a predetermined time.
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