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Phase locked loop with digital compensation for analog integration

US8446191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2009
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/093
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase locked loop (PLL) device includes a digital differentiator configured to differentiate a digital loop signal to at least partially compensate for the integration of an analog current signal by an analog integrator. A digital to analog converter (DAC) includes a current source output stage that generates the analog current signal based on an digital input signal. The analog integrator integrates the analog current signal to generate a voltage control signal for controlling a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO).

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