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Phase-locked loops that share a loop filter and frequency divider

US8836390B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/099
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit die stack includes a first die having a first phase locked loop (PLL) and a second die having a second PLL. The first PLL includes a first voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and the second PLL includes a second VCO. The first VCCO and the second VCCO share a frequency divider and a loop filter.

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