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Apparatus for generating quadrature clock phases from a single-ended odd-stage ring oscillator

US9209821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2014
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L7/0334
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described is an apparatus which comprises: a ring oscillator having odd number of delay stages; and an interpolator to receive at least three phases from the ring oscillator, the interpolator to generate quadrature clock phases by interpolating the at least four phases.

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