Circuits and methods of synchronizing differential ring-type oscillators

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PATENT NO 9899991
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15600891

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A circuit includes a first and second oscillator, a first and second phase comparator, and a control unit. The first and second oscillators are configured to respectively generate a first and second oscillating signal. The first and second phase comparators are connected between the first and second oscillators. The first phase comparator is configured to generate a first phase error signal according to a first signal associated with the first oscillating signal and a delayed version of a second signal associated with the second oscillating signal. The second phase comparator is configured to generate a second phase error signal according to the second signal and a delayed version of the first signal. The control unit is connected between the first and second phase comparators and configured to generate one of a tuning signal and a pulse signal based on the difference between the first and second phase error signals.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITEDHSIN-CHU

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Chen, Huan-Neng Taichung, TW 161 745
Cho, Lan-Chou Hsinchu, TW 131 195
Jou, Chewn-Pu Hsinchu, TW 342 2019

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