Phase locked loop and associated phase alignment method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9071255
APP PUB NO 20130070881A1
SERIAL NO

13609749

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A phase locked loop and an associated alignment method are provided. A disclosed phase locked loop receives a reference signal to provide a feedback signal. The phase locked loop is first opened. When the phase locked loop is open, a frequency range of an oscillating signal from a voltage-controlled oscillator is substantially selected. The feedback signal is provided according to the oscillation signal. After the frequency range is selected, the phase locked loop is kept open and the phases of the reference signal and the feedback signal are substantially aligned. The phase locked loop is then closed after the reference signal and the feedback signal are aligned.

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  • MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ding, Jian-Yu Hsinchu County, TW 7 41
Lin, Cheng-Chieh Hsinchu County, TW 11 23
Wang, Yao-Chi Hsinchu, TW 31 95

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