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Ring oscillator for generating oscillating clock signal

US8570109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K23/542
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A ring oscillator including a plurality of buffer units, each of which has a cross-coupled structure, for generating clock signals using a bias voltage having a predetermined voltage level applied thereto, wherein the clock signals have a swing width corresponding to the bias voltage.

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