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Integrated circuit frequency generator

US9509324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2015
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/23
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit frequency generator is disclosed. In some embodiments, the frequency generator comprises an electronic oscillator configured to generate an oscillator frequency and calibration circuitry configured to periodically calibrate the electronic oscillator with respect to a reference frequency source. When a primary power source is unavailable, an output frequency is generated from the oscillator frequency, and the reference frequency source is powered-on only during calibration cycles.

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