18395997. OSCILLATOR WITH SCHMITT TRIGGER simplified abstract (Atmosic Technologies, Inc.)
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OSCILLATOR WITH SCHMITT TRIGGER
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Gareth Yeo of Sunnyvale CA (US)
OSCILLATOR WITH SCHMITT TRIGGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18395997 titled 'OSCILLATOR WITH SCHMITT TRIGGER
The abstract describes a programmable ring oscillator for a wireless device, consisting of a Schmitt trigger, CMOS inverters, resistors, and a capacitor.
- The Schmitt trigger has an input connected to a first node, a control terminal linked to a configuration signal, and an output.
- The first CMOS inverter is connected to the output of the Schmitt trigger and a second node.
- The second CMOS inverter is linked to the second node and an output terminal that provides an oscillating frequency signal.
- A first resistor is connected between the output terminal and a third node, while a second resistor is linked between the third node and the first node.
- A capacitor is connected between the second node and the third node.
Potential Applications: - Wireless communication devices - IoT devices - Sensor networks
Problems Solved: - Providing a programmable ring oscillator for wireless devices - Generating oscillating signals for various applications
Benefits: - Programmable frequency output - Compact design - Low power consumption
Commercial Applications: Title: Programmable Ring Oscillator for Wireless Devices This technology can be utilized in various wireless communication devices, IoT applications, and sensor networks, catering to the growing demand for efficient and programmable oscillators in the wireless industry.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the programmable ring oscillator improve the performance of wireless devices? 2. What are the key advantages of using CMOS inverters in this oscillator design?
Original Abstract Submitted
A programmable ring oscillator for a wireless device is disclosed. The programmable ring oscillator includes a Schmitt trigger, first and second CMOS inverters, first and second resistors, and a capacitor. The Schmitt trigger includes an input coupled to a first node, a control terminal coupled to a configuration signal, and an output. The first CMOS inverter includes an input coupled to the output of the Schmitt trigger and an output coupled to a second node. The second CMOS inverter includes an input coupled to the second node and an output coupled to an output terminal configured to provide an output signal having a oscillating frequency. The first resistor is coupled between the output terminal and a third node, and the second resistor is coupled between the third node and the first node. The capacitor is coupled between the second node and the third node.
