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PLL with loop bandwidth calibration circuit

US8031008B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2009
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/099
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase locked loop (PLL) with a loop bandwidth calibration circuit is provided. The mixed-mode PLL comprises an analog phase correction path, a digital frequency correction path, a calibration current source, and a loop bandwidth calibration circuit. The analog phase correction path comprises a linear phase correction unit (LPCU). The digital frequency correction path comprises a digital integral path circuit. The calibration current source is coupled to the LPCU. The loop bandwidth calibration circuit is coupled to a frequency divider and coupled between the input and output of the PLL. The loop bandwidth calibration circuit operates after the calibration current source injects a calibration current into the LPCU.

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