Analog-to-time converter
US12332606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K7/08
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a converter (1) converting a voltage (Vin) into time. The converter comprises a direct path (100) including a first injection-locked oscillator (104) and a first circuit (106). The first circuit is configured for receiving an output signal (Φsens) of the first oscillator and a reference signal (Φ0), and for providing at least a first pulse signal (out) determined by a phase shift between the output signal (Φsens) of the first oscillator and the reference signal (Φ0). The converter further comprises a feedback loop (102) comprising a second circuit (108) configured for integrating said at least one first pulse signal (out).
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