High resolution digitally controlled oscillator
US7764127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03L7/107
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure describes designs for a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO). The DCO can overcome many of the shortcomings associated with conventional voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), and may improve wireless communication devices. The described DCO may improve the frequency synthesis process, reduce noise in a wireless communication device, and allow for simplification of various components of the device.
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