View source for 18582790. MULTI-PHASE CLOCK GENERATION DEVICE simplified abstract (NXP B.V.)

=MULTI-PHASE CLOCK GENERATION DEVICE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:NXP B.V.|NXP B.V.]]


[[Category:NXP B.V.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Thomas Baier of Graz (AT)|Thomas Baier of Graz (AT)]][[Category:Thomas Baier of Graz (AT)]]

[[:Category:Jan Van Sinderen of Liempde (NL)|Jan Van Sinderen of Liempde (NL)]][[Category:Jan Van Sinderen of Liempde (NL)]]

[[:Category:Jens Fleischhacker of Hamburg (DE)|Jens Fleischhacker of Hamburg (DE)]][[Category:Jens Fleischhacker of Hamburg (DE)]]

==MULTI-PHASE CLOCK GENERATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18582790 titled 'MULTI-PHASE CLOCK GENERATION DEVICE

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application describes a multiphase clock generation device that can generate phase-shifted clock signals from a reference clock and includes a self-calibration unit to improve accuracy.

* The device has an input for a reference clock.
* A clock generation unit creates phase-shifted clock signals from the reference clock.
* A phase comparator unit measures the phase shift of the generated clock signals.
* A self-calibration unit provides a delay-calibration parameter to improve accuracy.
* The clock generation unit uses the delay-calibration parameter to generate a multiphase clock signal.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
* Generation of phase-shifted clock signals from a reference clock.
* Inclusion of a self-calibration unit to improve accuracy.
* Use of a delay-calibration parameter to enhance the precision of the multiphase clock signal.

'''Potential Applications:'''
This technology can be used in various electronic devices that require precise timing signals, such as communication systems, data processing units, and instrumentation equipment.

'''Problems Solved:'''
The device addresses the challenge of maintaining accurate timing signals by providing a self-calibration mechanism to adjust for any phase discrepancies in the generated clock signals.

'''Benefits:'''
* Improved accuracy and precision in generating multiphase clock signals.
* Enhanced performance of electronic devices that rely on precise timing signals.
* Simplified calibration process for maintaining accurate timing.

'''Commercial Applications:'''
The technology can be applied in telecommunications equipment, networking devices, test and measurement instruments, and other electronic systems that require precise timing synchronization.

'''Questions about Multiphase Clock Generation Devices:'''
1. How does the self-calibration unit improve the accuracy of the multiphase clock signal?
2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in communication systems?

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Ongoing research in this field focuses on optimizing the self-calibration algorithms to further enhance the accuracy and stability of multiphase clock generation devices.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Embodiments of a multiphase clock generation device may include an input for feeding a reference clock, a clock generation unit adapted to generate phase-shifted clock signals from the reference clock, and a phase comparator unit functionally coupled with the clock generation unit. The phase comparator unit is adapted to measure a phase shift of the phase-shifted clock signals. The multiphase clock generation device includes a self-calibration unit that is functionally coupled with the clock generation unit. The calibration unit outputs a delay-calibration parameter to the clock generation unit. The clock generation unit is adapted to generate a multiphase clock signal out of the reference clock and the delay-calibration parameter.



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