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Phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit for selectively correcting clock skew in different modes

US7227921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2003
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit includes multiple selectable feedback paths and a mode selector for selecting different feedback paths in different operating modes. The PLL circuit may correct for clock skew or produce a desired degree of clock skew between input and output clock signals in different operating modes.

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