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Method for performing phase shift control in an electronic device, and associated apparatus

US9473129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2015
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2005/00058
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for performing phase shift control in an electronic device and an associated apparatus are provided, where the method includes: obtaining a set of clock signals corresponding to a set of phases; and controlling a phase shift of an output signal of an oscillator by selectively mixing the set of clock signals into the oscillator according to a set of digital control signals, wherein the phase shift corresponds to the set of digital control signals, and the set of digital control signals carries a set of digital weightings for selectively mixing the set of clock signals. More particularly, the method may include: selectively mixing the set of clock signals into a specific stage of a plurality of stages of the oscillator according to the set of digital control signals.

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