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Synchronization detection circuit

CA 1254271 A · Owner: American Telephone And Telegraph Company · Inventors: Lanzafame, Christopher; Moffitt, Bryan S.

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Abstract There is disclosed an asynchronous pulse catching circuit that for each, edge of the variable frequency input regardless of duty cycle, will provide a pulse, synchronized to a high speed clock. There is also disclosed a pulse comparison circuit consisting of a state machine that provides slip detection between the variable input frequency and a reference input frequency. The circuit provides separate outputs indicating positive and negative slip.

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  • Granted May 16, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 16, 2006.
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FiledFebruary 26, 1987
GrantedMay 16, 1989
Term endedMay 16, 2006
Patent numberCA 1254271 A
Classification (IPC)H04L7/00 +1 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedFeb 26, 1987Patent grantedMay 16, 1989Term endedMay 16, 2006

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