Mixed signal method and system for tuning a voltage controlled oscillator
US7212076B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03L7/10
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mixed signal method and system for tuning a voltage controlled oscillator is described. The method includes dividing a frequency range of an oscillator circuit into a plurality of regions, digitally selecting and tuning one of the plurality of regions of the divided frequency range of the oscillator circuit, and further tuning the selected region of the frequency range of the oscillator circuit via one or more analog tuning elements.
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