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Low-power crystal circuit

US5254961A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 1992
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L3/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A crystal oscillator circuit has a sleep mode of operation that reduces power consumption while maintaining oscillation to provide for a fast transition to a normal mode of operation.

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