Clock generation using fixed dividers and multiplex circuits

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8963587
APP PUB NO 20140340130A1
SERIAL NO

13893926

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Embodiments of an apparatus are disclosed that may allow for changing the frequency of a clock coupled to a functional block within an integrated circuit. The apparatus may include a plurality of clock dividers and a multiplex circuit. Each of the plurality of clock dividers may divide the frequency of a base clock signal be a respective one of a plurality of divisors. The multiplex circuit may be configured to receive a plurality of selection signals, select an output from one of the plurality of clock dividers dependent upon the received selection signals, and coupled the selected output of the plurality of clock dividers to the functional block.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Keil, Shane J San Jose, US 35 113
Machnicki, Erik P San Jose, US 55 545
Millet, Timothy J Mountain View, US 78 1539
Thiara, Raman S San Jose, US 12 44

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