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Clock distribution method and apparatus in network

US12041154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2019
Grant dateJul 16, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L7/0016
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a clock distribution method and apparatus in a network. A method performed at a clock distribution apparatus comprises: receiving a first clock signal; receiving a second clock signal; calculating an offset difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal; compensating the second clock signal, based on the offset difference; and outputting a clock signal, based on the compensated second clock signal. The offset difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal is calculated and used to compensate the second clock signal. The switching of the clock signal will be smoother for the downstream.

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