Phase locking on aliased frequencies

Details Phase locking on aliased frequencies Phase locking on aliased frequencies

2006-02-28

2008-03-18

Chang, Joseph (Department: 2817)

Oscillators

Automatic frequency stabilization using a phase or frequency...

Afc with logic elements

C331S077000

Reexamination Certificate

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07345549

ABSTRACT:
A phase-locked loop (200) includes a sampler (202), a phase detector (210), a loop filter (212), and a VCO (214). The loop achieves frequency multiplication without the need for a divider in the loop's feedback path. The VCO (214) is operated above the Nyquist rate of the sampler, causing the loop to lock on an aliased signal. Any variations in the VCO output frequency (i.e., jitter or phase noise) are fed back to the phase detector (210) 1-for-1, without attenuation normally associated with frequency dividers. Loop gain can therefore be kept high, even in loops that provide high closed loop frequency multiplication. According to one variation, a harmonic generator (540) is placed between the VCO and the sampler, thus causing the loop to lock on harmonics of the VCO frequency. Open loop gain and precision are thus further improved.

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