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Loop filter architecture

US6600351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2002
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

A phase-lock loop (PLL) filter architecture includes a first charge pump (508) and a second change pump (510). The second charge pump (510) operates in opposite phase of the first charge pump (508) in order to take away excess charge from the loop filter capacitor(s). By using a second charge pump as described, the PLL filter does not require the use of a large capacitor and can therefore be integrated.

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