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Multi-protocol driver slew rate calibration system for calibration slew rate control signal values

US8692600B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2013
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K5/135
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multi-protocol driver slew rate calibration systems for calibrating slew rate control signal values are provided. Embodiments include generating, by a first phase rotator, a first clock signal; generating, by the second phase rotator, a second clock signal; initially setting, by a calibration controller, phase selector amounts such that the first clock signal is delayed relative to the second clock signal; determining whether the first clock signal is delayed relative to the second clock signal; if the first clock signal is delayed, changing the second phase selector amount; and if the first clock signal is not delayed, using the first clock signal and the second clock signal to calibrate values of control signals provided to control a slew rate of a calibration clock delay line such that the slew rate of the calibration clock delay line substantially matches a target slew rate.

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