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Digital dual-loop DLL design using coarse and fine loops

US6445231B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/0818
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual-loop digital delay locked loop (DLL) is provided. The DLL includes a coarse loop to produce a first delayed signal and provides a wide frequency lock range. The DLL further includes a fine loop connected to the coarse loop to produce a second delayed signal and provides a tight locking. This dual-loop architecture can provide robust operation and tight synchronization over a wide range of delay variations.

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