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Programmable filter for LC tank voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), design structure and method thereof

US8373510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2008
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03B5/1265
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A programmable filter for LC tank voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and a design structure for a programmable filter for LC tank VCO. The programmable filter includes a proportional control comprising a plurality of capacitance biased by different input voltages and an integral control comprising a filter element with a capacitance C1 and a set of capacitance biased by a voltage output of the filter element.

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