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Clock architecture for a frequency-based tester

US6976183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2001
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31922
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clock system is disclosed for distributing and generating a digital clock signal for a plurality of electronic assemblies. The clock system includes a remote fixed-frequency clock for generating a first clock signal of a first frequency and a plurality of local clock modules. The local clock modules are respectively disposed on the plurality of electronic assemblies and each include synthesizer circuitry for creating a variable clock signal of a different frequency than the first frequency. Fanout circuitry is coupled between the remote fixed frequency clock and the plurality of local clock modules to distribute the first clock signal.

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