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Error amplifier for multiple frequency oscillator control

US5168246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1991
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/126
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple frequency scan oscillator control system includes a phase locked loop operative upon a scan oscillator to provide phase and frequency synchronization thereof to a periodic reference signal. A static phase error correction is operative to provide adjustment of the free-running or static frequency of the scan oscillator. An error amplifier includes a pair of intercoupled differential amplifier configurations one having a constant current source and the other having a frequency dependent current source which responds to a frequency dependent bias current to alter amplifier gain. A threshold detection circuit includes a differential amplifier pair coupled to a pair of switching circuits for establishing a threshold action in response to system error voltage to indicate large magnitude error voltages and signal the need for free-running frequency adjustment of the oscillator.

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