Discrete clock generator and timing/frequency reference

Details Discrete clock generator and timing/frequency reference Discrete clock generator and timing/frequency reference

2008-02-22

2010-02-02

Mis, David (Department: 2817)

Oscillators

With frequency adjusting means

Step-frequency change

C331S1170FE

Reexamination Certificate

active

07656244

ABSTRACT:
In various embodiments, the invention provides a discrete clock generator and/or a timing and frequency reference using an LC-oscillator topology, having a frequency controller to control and provide a stable resonant frequency, which may then be provided to other, second circuitry such as a processor or controller. Frequency stability is provided over variations in a selected parameter such as temperature and fabrication process variations. The various apparatus embodiments include a sensor adapted to provide a signal in response to at least one parameter of a plurality of parameters; and a frequency controller adapted to modify the resonant frequency in response to the second signal. In exemplary embodiments, the sensor is implemented as a current source responsive to temperature fluctuations, and the frequency controller is implemented as a plurality of controlled reactance modules which are selectively couplable to the resonator or to one or more control voltages. The controlled reactance modules may include fixed or variable capacitances or inductances, and may be binary weighted. Arrays of resistive modules are also provided, to generate one or more control voltages.

REFERENCES:
patent: 7227423 (2007-06-01), McCorquodale et al.

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