Oscillator circuit

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Kinkead, Arnold (Department: 2817)

Oscillators

Electromechanical resonator

Crystal

C331S016000, C331S03600C, C331S1160FE, C331S175000, C331S179000, C331S182000, C331S183000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07902933

ABSTRACT:
Described is a circuit comprising an oscillator, an amplifier unit and a control unit. The amplifier unit is coupled to the oscillator and to the control unit; and the control unit is arranged to regulate a load capacitance to the oscillator at startup.

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