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Frequency dividing apparatus and related method

US9473147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K21/38
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A frequency dividing apparatus includes: a plurality of latching devices arranged to selectively generate an output signal having a first oscillating frequency or a second oscillating frequency different from the first oscillating frequency according to an input clock signal and a first reset signal; and a controlling device arranged to generate the first reset signal at least according to a programming input signal; wherein the first reset signal is arranged to reset a first latching device in the plurality of latching devices to make the plurality of latching devices to generate the output signal having the second oscillating frequency.

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