Low spur phase-locked loop architecture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7936223
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12284924

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A low spur phase-locked loop (PLL) architecture is provided. A frequency-synthesizing PLL that includes a differential Kvco gain linearization circuit with adjustable DC offset is used to reduce clock jitter. The free-running oscillation frequency of the VCO of the PLL is centered near the desired frequency using programmable loads to minimize the required control voltage range. The PLL uses a differential architecture that includes a charge pump that compensates for variations in Kvco and a LC tank oscillator with differential controlled varactor. The differential PLL architecture demonstrates that the reference spur can be well controlled to below −80 dBc.

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CALLAHAN CELLULAR L L C2711 CENTERVILLE RD SUITE 400 WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Heedley, Perry Leigh Folsom, US 1 3
Little, James M Sacramento, US 14 83
Sun, Maoyou Folsom, US 2 24
Vieira, David San Jose, US 3 6

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