Oscillators – Ring oscillators
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-16
2009-12-01
Mis, David (Department: 2817)
Oscillators
Ring oscillators
C331S045000, C331S055000, C331S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07626465
ABSTRACT:
Timing signal generation and distribution are combined in operation of a signal path exhibiting endless electromagnetic continuity affording signal phase inversion and having associated regenerative active means. Two-or more-phases of substantially square-wave bipolar signals arise directly in traveling wave transmission-line embodiments compatible with semiconductor fabrication including CMOS. Coordination by attainable frequency synchronism with phase coherence for several such oscillating signal paths has intra-IC inter-IC and printed circuit board impact.
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