Ripple counter circuits in integrated circuit devices having fast terminal count capability and methods of operating the same
US7092479B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K21/16
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Ripple counter circuits in integrated circuit devices can have fast terminal count capability. A terminal count circuit can be configured to mask selected unstable counter bits generated by a ripple counter circuit using an indication that a terminal state of the ripple counter circuit has been reached. Related methods are also disclosed.
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