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Method and apparatus for static phase offset correction

US7111186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2003
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A CPU clock signal generated from a phase lock loop (PLL) circuit and a feedback signal of the PLL circuit are used in generating a JBUS clock signal. The CPU clock signal and the feedback signal include the same amount of static phase offset introduced by the PLL circuit. The CPU clock signal and the feedback signal are input to an alignment detection circuit and used in generating the JBUS clock signal. In one embodiment, the JBUS clock signal is generated in synchronization with the CPU clock signal and having the frequency of the feedback signal. The present invention reduces or eliminates misalignment of the leading edge of the JBUS signal with reference to a specific leading edge of the CPU clock signal due to the presence of static phase offset introduced by the PLL circuit.

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