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Clock edge detection device and method

US9160322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2014
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K5/1534
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a clock edge detection device capable of detecting the positive and negative edges of a target clock, comprising: a delay circuit for receiving the target clock and transmitting it; a register circuit coupled to the delay circuit for recording and outputting plural target clock levels in accordance with a working clock; a positive edge detection circuit including a plurality of positive edge detectors coupled to the register circuit for detecting the positive edge of the target clock; and a negative edge detection circuit including a plurality of negative edge detectors coupled to the register circuit for detecting the negative edge of the target clock, wherein the positive edge detection circuit is operable to perform a logic operation to the target clock levels while the negative edge detection circuit is operable to perform a different logic operation to the target clock levels.

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