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PLL synthesizer having a reset circuit

US5896066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1996
Grant dateApr 20, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/183
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A PLL including a phase comparator, a VCO, and a charge pump further includes a reset circuit. The reset circuit detects whether both of the charge pump transistors are in an ON state, and if so, generates a reset signal which inhibits the UP and DOWN signals generated by the phase comparator. The reset circuit includes first and second detection circuits and a signal generating circuit.

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