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NFC device emulated in card mode comprising a digital phase locked loop, and corresponding communication method

US11190236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2020
Grant dateNov 30, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B5/45
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment near-field communication device using active load modulation, in card emulation mode and intended to communicate with a reader, comprises a digital phase-locked loop configured to generate a carrier signal, having an oscillator configured to generate the carrier signal in a manner controlled by an analog control signal, a feedback circuit configured to generate a digital control signal, a digital-to-analog converter configured to convert the digital control signal into the analog control signal, and an integrator assembly configured to integrate the analog control signal.

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