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Unitary phase and frequency adjust network for a multiple frequency digital phase locked loop

US4573017A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1984
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L7/0331
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A unitary phase and frequency adjust network for use in a multiple frequency digital phase-locked loop circuit is described. The unitary phase and frequency adjust network utilizes a single circuit to effect both phase and frequency adjustments. The multiple frequency digital phase-locked loop effects phase adjustments by selectively combining or subtracting a reference clock signal with a derived programmable clock signal thereby generating a composite digital phase-locked loop clock signal. The phase and frequency adjust network effects frequency shifts by selectively adding or subtracting pulses from the composite clock signal at a rate determined by a programmably controlled clock signal.

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