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Input clock buffer and clock signal buffereing method

US11942950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2022
Grant dateMar 26, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2005/00176
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input clock buffer, comprising: a first capacitor; a second capacitor; a first amplifier, configured to generate a first output signal, comprising input terminals coupled to the first capacitor and the second capacitor, wherein the first capacitor and the second capacitor receives a differential input signal; a second amplifier, configured to generate a second output signal according to the differential input signal; a frequency detection circuit, configured to generate a frequency detection signal according to a frequency of the differential input signal; and a switch, located between an output of the first amplifier and an output of the second amplifier, configured to turn on and turn off according to the frequency detection signal.

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