Programmable glitch filter
US6566939B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K5/1252
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for filtering glitches in data signals are provided. The apparatus and method provide a programmable glitch filter that may be programmed to filter glitches of different depths. The apparatus and method further provide a glitch filter that is programmable and incorporates a synchronizer for synchronizing the filtered output from the glitch filter to a different clock domain than that of the clock input.
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