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PLL lockout watchdog

US6782068B1 · kind B1 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2000
Grant dateAug 24, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/0891
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit that may be configured to detect a lockout condition of a phase lock loop (PLL) circuit. The circuit may be configured to forcibly correct an operating frequency of the PLL circuit.

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