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US08193963B2 Method and system for time to digital conversion with calibration and correction loops 有权
用于校准和校正循环的时间到数字转换的方法和系统

Method and system for time to digital conversion with calibration and correction loops
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for time to digital conversion (TDC) are disclosed. A timing circuit comprises a TDC circuit, a calibration module, and a correction module. The TDC circuit is configured to provide a timing signal indicative of a timing difference between edges of a periodic reference clock signal and a variable feedback signal. The TDC circuit is also configured to provide a delay signal that is variably delayed relative to the reference clock signal. The calibration module is configured to provide a calibration signal to increase and decrease a total delay of the TDC circuit based on a time delay of the calibration signal plus a time delay of a correction signal. The correction module, which is configured to receive the timing signal and provide the correction signal, minimizes harmonic spurs in a frequency response of the timing signal by operating at a frequency of the reference clock signal.
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