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Clock synthesizer dual function pin system and method therefor

US5656959A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1995
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved clock synthesizer system and method therefor is described which uses a plurality of dual function pins to apply a frequency selection code while in a first operating mode and to transmit buffered clock signal while in a second operating mode to accomplish required system functions with a reduced overall pin count.

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