Method and apparatus for the generation and control of clock...

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2004-01-06

2008-10-07

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Clock control of data processing system, component, or data...

C375S130000

Reexamination Certificate

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07434083

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses for the dynamic configuring of profiles used for the control of the frequency of clock signals. At least one embodiment of the present invention provides a means of dynamically generating, storing, updating and using spread spectrum profiles in a clock circuit to provide spread spectrum modulated clock signals and to slew clock frequency.

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