Frequency divider
US7737738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K23/542
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A frequency divider comprising, a first latch circuit and a second latch circuit, the second latch circuit being crossed-coupled to the first latch circuit. Each latch comprises a respective sense amplifier coupled to a respective latch. The sense amplifiers comprise a first clock input for receiving a first clock signal. The latches comprise a second clock input for receiving a second clock signal having a second frequency, the second frequency being substantially double the first frequency.
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