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Fractional-N synthesizer having modulation spur compensation

US5021754A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1990
Grant dateJun 4, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/1976
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A synthesizer circuit with spur compensation utilizes fractional division in the synthesizer loop. The fractional divider includes means for compensating the spurs when the fractional numerator N=0. The synthesizer includes means for selecting a reference divisor R such that a non zero value of fractional numerator is produced and such that the generated spurs fall below the side band noise limits of the synthesizer's voltage controlled oscillator.

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