Xiu L. Nanometer Frequency Synthesis..the Phase-Locked Loop 2012

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This book is organized in the following way: Chapter 1 discusses how the clock signal is used in all electronic applications. The aim of this chapter is to understand our targeting problem in depth. Chapter 2 briefl y reviews the existing clock generation techniques. This chapter focuses on the explanation of how this problem is conventionally dealt with. Chapter 3 looks at the root of the clock problem. It investigates the very concept of frequency and introduces the breakthrough viewpoint that leads us on an entirely new path. Chapter 4 presents the supporting technology, flying - adder architecture, which implements this new concept into circuitry. This is the hardware implementation of this novel approach introduced in
chapter three. Based on the time - average - frequency concept and the flying - adder circuit, Chapter 5 coins a new device: the digital - to - frequency converter. Chapter 6 shows some examples of using this innovative technology to build cheaper, faster, and better systems. It illustrates the strength of this new technology. Chapter 7 is the visionary discussion of using “ time ” for signal processing. It brings forth new directions for future chip design. Its goal is to inspire the next generation researcher and engineer with new opportunities