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Delay lock loop having an edge detector and fixed delay

US6777990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A delay lock loop circuit includes a forward delay circuit receiving a reference clock signal and issuing a first delayed clock signal. The forward delay circuit adjustably shifts in time the first delayed clock signal relative to the reference clock signal. A fixed delay circuit receives the first delayed clock signal and issues a second delayed clock signal. A feedback delay circuit receives a selected one of the first delayed and the second delayed clock signals, and issues a feedback clock signal. The feedback clock signal is shifted in time relative to the selected one of the first delayed and the second delayed clock signals.

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