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External oscillator detector

US9065460B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2013
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K5/19
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure describes apparatuses and techniques for detection of an external oscillator. In some aspects, an integrated circuit includes an oscillator detector coupled to an external electrical connection. The oscillator detector may include a transistor having a gate coupled to the external electrical connection that is configured to detect a presence of an external oscillator.

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