18602077. Circuit Device And Oscillator simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)

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Circuit Device And Oscillator

Organization Name

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Takehiro Yamamoto of Matsumoto (JP)

Circuit Device And Oscillator - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18602077 titled 'Circuit Device And Oscillator

The circuit device described in the abstract is designed to generate a clock signal from an oscillation signal, smooth it using a low-pass filter, and adjust its duty cycle using a differential amplifier.

  • Oscillation circuit generates an oscillation signal.
  • Waveform shaping circuit converts the oscillation signal into a rectangular wave clock signal.
  • Low-pass filter smooths the clock signal and generates a detection voltage based on its duty cycle.
  • Differential amplifier adjusts the bias voltage of the waveform shaping circuit based on the difference between the detection voltage and a reference voltage.
  • The unity gain frequency of the differential amplifier is lower than the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in electronic devices that require precise clock signals with adjustable duty cycles. - It can be applied in communication systems, data processing units, and timing circuits.

Problems Solved: - Provides a method to generate stable clock signals with adjustable duty cycles. - Ensures accurate timing and synchronization in electronic systems.

Benefits: - Improved precision in clock signal generation. - Enhanced performance and reliability of electronic devices. - Flexibility in adjusting duty cycles for specific applications.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Clock Signal Generation Circuit for Electronic Devices This technology can be utilized in industries such as telecommunications, computer hardware manufacturing, and automation systems. It offers a competitive advantage by providing more accurate and customizable clock signals for various applications.

Questions about Clock Signal Generation Circuit: 1. How does the differential amplifier contribute to adjusting the clock signal's duty cycle? 2. What are the key advantages of using a low-pass filter in this circuit design?


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a circuit device including: an oscillation circuit configured to generate an oscillation signal; a waveform shaping circuit configured to shape the oscillation signal into a clock signal having a rectangular wave; a low-pass filter configured to smooth the clock signal and generate a detection voltage corresponding to a duty of the clock signal; and a differential amplifier configured to output a bias voltage based on a difference between the detection voltage and a reference voltage to an input node of the waveform shaping circuit, in which a unity gain frequency of the differential amplifier is lower than a cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter.