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Phase-locked loop with memory storing control data controlling the oscillation frequency

US5355098A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1993
Grant dateOct 11, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/189
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase-locked loop with memory storing control data. The control data to be given to a voltage-controlled oscillator in a phase-locked loop is addressed in accordance with an oscillation condition including the frequency of a reference signal, a dividing ratio of the frequency divider and ambient air temperature. When the phase-locked loop is controlled off, the control voltage for the voltage-controlled oscillator is changed into digital data by an analog-to-digital converter to be transferred to the memory. The digital data or control data is read out from the memory when the phase-locked loop is controlled on. The control data is then changed into analog equivalent as control voltage supplied to the voltage-controlled oscillator, shortening the locking-up time.

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