Duane Morris LLP
Method and apparatus for precision phase skew generation
A method and apparatus of generating precision phase skews is disclosed. In some embodiments, a phase skew generator includes: a charge pump having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, wherein the first mode of operation provides a first current path during a first time period, and the second mode of operation provides a second current path during a second time period following the first time period; a sample and hold circuit, coupled to a capacitor, and configured to sample a voltage level of the capacitor at predetermined times and provide an output voltage during a third time period following the second time period; and a voltage controlled delay line, coupled to the sample and hold circuit, and having M delay line stages each configured to output a signal having a phase skew offset with respect to preceding or succeeding signal.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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Ya-Tin Chih-Hsien Ruey-Bin Mao-Hsuan
Chang Chang Sheen Chou