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Frequency divider

US7737738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJul 27, 2005
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 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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