Apparatus for oscillator with improved precision and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9966900
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15238525

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An apparatus includes a first oscillator to generate an output signal that has a first frequency. The apparatus further includes a second oscillator to generate an output signal that has a second frequency. The second frequency varies as a function of temperature. The apparatus further includes a controller that counts a number of cycles of the output signal of the second oscillator in order to determine whether to calibrate the first oscillator.

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SILICON LABORATORIES INCTEXAS USA TEXAS

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Khoury, John M Austin, US 66 633
Mukherji, Arup Austin, US 11 25
Pflum, Marty Austin, US 7 26

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