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Digitally implemented phase and lock indicators for a bit synchronizer

US5485484A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1993
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S331/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A bit synchronizing circuit is provided with both analog and digital devices in an enhanced bit synchronizing circuit system. There is provided a digital phase detector and a digital lock detector which are compatible with analog circuity. The output of the digital phase detector is coupled to an analog summing circuit having an output which is coupled to a low pass filter (LPF). The analog output of the LPF is coupled to the input of a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) which produces a data rate clock. The output of the digital lock detector is coupled to an analog summing circuit having an output coupled to a low pass filter (LPF). The output of the LPF is coupled to a comparator for generating a lock indication signal output. The output of the comparator is also coupled to a sweep circuit which is coupled to an input of the voltage controlled oscillator for resolving frequency uncertainties in the bit synchronizing circuit.

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