Phase-locked loop with a charge pump current limiting device

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PATENT NO 6215361
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08922747

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The present invention relates to a phase-locked loop including a comparator and a charge pump. The comparator compares the phases of an input pulse signal and of a reference pulse signal and generates charge and discharge control signals, the charge pump being capable of charging or discharging the capacitive filter according to the charge and discharge control signals. The filter is charged or discharged when these signals are in a first state and insulated from the charge pump when they are in a second state. The loop includes a device for limiting the charge and discharge current of the capacitive filter, this device including windowing circuits for limiting the time during which the charge and discharge control signals are in the first state.

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SGS-THOMSON MICROELECTRONICS S A7 AVENUE GALLIENI 94250 GENTILLY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berger, Philippe Crolles, FR 6 60
Cirot, Eric Fontaine, FR 7 20
Lebouleux, Nicolas Grenoble, FR 8 59

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