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Generator for the production of clock signals

US6703880B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateMar 9, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S331/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit includes a generator for providing a clock signal from a reference signal. The generator, which is of the phase-locked loop type, includes a frequency divider and a phase comparator connected together. A reset circuit is connected to the frequency divider and to the phase comparator for providing a reset signal thereto at each leading edge of the reference signal for synchronizing a low-frequency signal with the reference signal.

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