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Synchronized clock phase interpolator

US8634509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2012
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L7/0025
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high-linearity Phase Interpolator based Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) circuit for use in a multi-standard Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) is provided. By interpolating at a high, fixed frequency for all supported data rates and then dividing the output clock down to the appropriately frequency for each standard, the Phase Interpolator can provide for maximum phase linearity while reducing its sensitivity to noise.

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