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Apparatus and associated methods for generating reference signals

US8125362B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2008
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M3/502
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit (IC) includes a reference circuit. The reference circuit includes at least one controlled current source. The reference circuit further includes a sigma-delta modulator coupled to the at least one controlled current source.

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