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Phase error control for phase-locked loops

US6456165B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 18, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/0893
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase-locked loop (PLL) device includes phase error control for allowing quick transitions from a first operating point to a second operating point when the phase error exceeds a user-defined threshold. Phase error control is accomplished by adding an additional charge pump and accompanying user-settable circuitry to the PLL device.

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