Oscillators – Automatic frequency stabilization using a phase or frequency... – Particular frequency control means
Patent
1995-05-16
1996-10-01
Grimm, Siegried H.
Oscillators
Automatic frequency stabilization using a phase or frequency...
Particular frequency control means
331 45, 331 52, 331 57, 331116FE, 331117FE, 331177V, H03B 512, H03L 7099
Patent
active
055613985
ABSTRACT:
A differential delay stage for a ring oscillator utilizes a resonant circuit formed by an inductor and a capacitor consisting of two varactor diodes connected back-to-back. A common cathode connection is connected to a variable voltage source to vary the capacitance of the diodes. Other forms of capacitors may replace the varactor diodes. Varying the capacitance value varies the resulting oscillation frequency of the ring oscillator. When several delay stages, each incorporating the resonant circuit, are connected together in a ring, the net effect is to allow only a signal at the resonant frequency of the resonant circuits to propagate around the ring. Other oscillator circuits employing a resonant circuit are disclosed.
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Grimm Siegried H.
National Semiconductor Corporation
Ogonowsky Brian D.
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