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TWI478485B
TWI478485B TW100137865A TW100137865A TWI478485B TW I478485 B TWI478485 B TW I478485B TW 100137865 A TW100137865 A TW 100137865A TW 100137865 A TW100137865 A TW 100137865A TW I478485 B TWI478485 B TW I478485B
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數位控制震盪器Digitally controlled oscillator

本發明是有關於一種數位控制震盪器,且特別是指一種具有雙延遲迴路的數位控制震盪器。The present invention relates to a digitally controlled oscillator, and more particularly to a digitally controlled oscillator having a dual delay loop.

目前多數的電子產品在運作時,皆需要時脈信號,且針對不同的電子產品所需要的操作速度,時脈信號的震盪頻率可能不同。因此,一種可以透過輸入適當的控制信號來輸出不同的震盪頻率之時脈信號的數位控制震盪器(Digitally Controlled Oscillator,DCO)被提出且廣泛地應用於各類型的電子產品中。At present, most electronic products require clock signals when they are in operation, and the oscillation frequency of the clock signals may be different for the operation speeds required by different electronic products. Therefore, a Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO), which can output clock signals of different oscillation frequencies by inputting appropriate control signals, has been proposed and widely used in various types of electronic products.

相較於類比式電壓控制震盪器,數位控制震盪器所輸出的時脈信號的震盪頻率較不易受製程等因素影響,且數位控制震盪器具有較小的晶片面積與較優異的抗雜訊能力。Compared with the analog voltage controlled oscillator, the oscillation frequency of the clock signal output by the digitally controlled oscillator is less affected by factors such as process, and the digitally controlled oscillator has a smaller wafer area and better anti-noise capability. .

目前已知的數位控制震盪器多使用較複雜的電路產生作為電子產品信號的時脈信號。舉例來說,由多工器與緩衝器所組成的數位控制震盪器可控制信號經過多個不同的緩衝器(亦即控制信號經過不同時間延遲的路徑),來輸出不同震盪頻率的時脈信號。Currently known digitally controlled oscillators use more complex circuits to generate clock signals as signals for electronic products. For example, a digitally controlled oscillator consisting of a multiplexer and a buffer can control a signal to output a clock signal of a different oscillation frequency through a plurality of different buffers (ie, a path through which the control signal passes different time delays). .

然而,多工器及緩衝器的數量愈多,將使得數位控制震盪器中的每一個延遲單元(delay cell)所產生的傳播延遲(propagation delay)增加,也相對地導致製造成本的增加。如此,時脈信號所經過的閘延遲(gate delay)將大幅增加,且時脈信號之震盪頻率範圍的高頻部份將被迫降低而無法提昇,故傳統數位控制震盪器可能無法滿足高頻系統的需求。However, the greater the number of multiplexers and buffers, the greater the propagation delay caused by each delay cell in the digitally controlled oscillator, and the relative increase in manufacturing costs. In this way, the gate delay of the clock signal will increase greatly, and the high frequency portion of the oscillation frequency range of the clock signal will be forced to decrease and cannot be improved, so the conventional digitally controlled oscillator may not be able to satisfy the high frequency. System requirements.

另外,目前已知的數位控制震盪器多使用客製化之主動元件的設計,故相同的電路設計方式並無法輕易地使用不同製程技術來製造出具有相同震盪頻率範圍的數位控制震盪器。如此,數位控制震盪器的製程複雜度、製造成本與製造時間都可能會增加。In addition, the currently known digitally controlled oscillators use the design of custom active components, so the same circuit design method cannot easily use different process technologies to manufacture digitally controlled oscillators with the same oscillation frequency range. As such, the process complexity, manufacturing cost, and manufacturing time of the digitally controlled oscillator may increase.

本發明實施例提供一種低成本、高頻寬且可快速調整時脈信號之震盪頻率的數位控制震盪器。所述數位震盪控制器可使用全數位的方式實現,且使用者可透過改變控制信號,使得數位震盪控制器產生對應控制信號之震盪頻率的震盪信號。Embodiments of the present invention provide a digitally controlled oscillator that is low-cost, high-frequency wide, and can quickly adjust the oscillation frequency of a clock signal. The digital oscillating controller can be implemented by using a full digital position, and the user can change the control signal to cause the digital oscillating controller to generate an oscillating signal corresponding to the oscillating frequency of the control signal.

本發明實施例提出一種數位控制震盪器,且所述之數位控制震盪器包括第一延遲迴路、第二延遲迴路以及震盪信號控制電路,其中震盪信號控制電路電性連接於第一與第二延遲迴路。第一延遲迴路具有串接的多個第一延遲單元。第二延遲迴路具有串接的多個第二延遲單元。震盪信號控制電路用以接收第一延遲迴路輸出的第一延遲信號,並根據接收第一延遲信號的次數決定將第一延遲信號輸出至第一或第二延遲迴路的輸入端。當震盪信號控制電路將第一延遲信號輸入至第二延遲迴路後,第二延遲迴路輸出第二延遲信號至數位控制震盪器的輸出端。The embodiment of the present invention provides a digitally controlled oscillator, and the digitally controlled oscillator includes a first delay loop, a second delay loop, and an oscillating signal control circuit, wherein the oscillating signal control circuit is electrically connected to the first and second delays. Loop. The first delay loop has a plurality of first delay units connected in series. The second delay loop has a plurality of second delay units connected in series. The oscillating signal control circuit is configured to receive the first delayed signal output by the first delay loop, and determine to output the first delayed signal to the input end of the first or second delay loop according to the number of times the first delayed signal is received. After the oscillating signal control circuit inputs the first delayed signal to the second delay loop, the second delay loop outputs a second delayed signal to the output of the digitally controlled oscillator.

本發明實施例提出一種電子裝置,且此電子裝置包括至少一電子晶片與所述數位控制震盪器,所述電子晶片用以接收依據第二延遲信號產生的時脈信號,以進行操作。The embodiment of the invention provides an electronic device, and the electronic device includes at least one electronic chip and the digitally controlled oscillator. The electronic chip is configured to receive a clock signal generated according to the second delayed signal for operation.

於本發明實施例中,所述第二延遲迴路所輸出的第二延遲信號更被震盪信號控制電路所接收,並且傳送至第一延遲迴路的輸入端。In the embodiment of the present invention, the second delay signal output by the second delay loop is further received by the oscillating signal control circuit and transmitted to the input end of the first delay loop.

於本發明實施例中,所述數位控制震盪器更包括迴授電路。迴授電路電性連接震盪信號控制電路的迴授信號輸入端。迴授電路用以依據第二延遲信號產生重置信號至震盪信號控制電路的迴授信號輸入端,且震盪信號控制電路依據重置信號決定重新計數接收第一延遲信號的次數。In an embodiment of the invention, the digitally controlled oscillator further includes a feedback circuit. The feedback circuit is electrically connected to the feedback signal input terminal of the oscillation signal control circuit. The feedback circuit is configured to generate a reset signal to the feedback signal input end of the oscillation signal control circuit according to the second delay signal, and the oscillation signal control circuit determines to recount the number of times the first delay signal is received according to the reset signal.

綜上所述,本發明實施例所提供的數位控制震盪器具有雙延遲迴路。透過控制信號經過第一延遲迴路的次數,將可以減少延遲單元的數量與時脈信號所經過的閘延遲。如此,相較於傳統的數位控制震盪器,所述數位控制震盪器具有較低的電路設計複雜度、較少電路面積、較低的成本與較高的頻寬。另外,所述數位控制震盪器所輸出的第二延遲信號的震盪頻率可以透過調整信號經過第一迴圈的次數而快速地被調整。In summary, the digitally controlled oscillator provided by the embodiment of the present invention has a double delay loop. By the number of times the control signal passes through the first delay loop, it is possible to reduce the number of delay units and the gate delay experienced by the clock signal. As such, the digitally controlled oscillator has lower circuit design complexity, less circuit area, lower cost, and higher bandwidth than conventional digitally controlled oscillators. In addition, the oscillation frequency of the second delayed signal output by the digital control oscillator can be quickly adjusted by adjusting the number of times the signal passes through the first loop.

為進一步瞭解本發明之技術特徵及內容,請參閱以下有關本發明之詳細說明與附圖,然而所附圖式僅提供參考與說明用,並非用來對本發明加以限制者。For a better understanding of the technical features and the contents of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and the accompanying drawings.

本發明實施例提供了一種低成本、高頻寬、可快速調整震盪頻率之數位控制震盪器。此數位控制震盪器可提供給各種需要高速時脈輸入之系統或電子裝置所使用。The embodiment of the invention provides a digital control oscillator with low cost, high frequency width and fast adjustment of the oscillation frequency. This digitally controlled oscillator can be used in a variety of systems or electronic devices that require high speed clock inputs.

[數位控制震盪器的實施例][Example of Digital Control Oscillator]

請參閱圖1,圖1為本發明實施例的數位控制震盪器之方塊圖。此數位控制震盪器1包括震盪信號控制電路10、第一延遲迴路12與第二延遲迴路14。震盪信號控制電路10的其中一個輸入端電性連接第一延遲迴路12的輸出端OUT1,且震盪信號控制電路10的另一個輸入端則接收預定次數Y。震盪信號控制電路10的兩個輸出端分電性連接第一延遲迴路12的輸入端IN1與第二延遲迴路14的輸入端IN2。第二延遲迴路14的輸出端OUT2電性連接數位控制震盪器1的輸出端。Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a digitally controlled oscillator according to an embodiment of the present invention. The digitally controlled oscillator 1 includes an oscillating signal control circuit 10, a first delay circuit 12 and a second delay circuit 14. One of the input terminals of the oscillating signal control circuit 10 is electrically connected to the output terminal OUT1 of the first delay circuit 12, and the other input terminal of the oscillating signal control circuit 10 receives the predetermined number of times Y. The two output ends of the oscillating signal control circuit 10 are electrically connected to the input terminal IN1 of the first delay circuit 12 and the input terminal IN2 of the second delay circuit 14. The output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 14 is electrically connected to the output of the digital control oscillator 1.

第一延遲迴路12具有多個串接的第一延遲單元,且與震盪信號控制電路10電性連接形成一個震盪迴路,故能夠產生第一延遲信號。第一延遲信號輸入會被震盪信號控制電路10所接收,且震盪信號控制電路10依據接收第一延遲信號的次數,亦即信號經過第一延遲迴路12的次數,來決定將第一延遲信號送至輸入端IN1或IN2。當震盪信號控制電路10決定將第一延遲信號輸入至第二延遲迴路14後,第二延遲迴路14輸出第二延遲信號至第二延遲迴路14的輸出端OUT2。The first delay circuit 12 has a plurality of first delay units connected in series, and is electrically connected to the oscillation signal control circuit 10 to form an oscillation circuit, so that the first delay signal can be generated. The first delayed signal input is received by the oscillating signal control circuit 10, and the oscillating signal control circuit 10 determines to send the first delayed signal according to the number of times the first delayed signal is received, that is, the number of times the signal passes through the first delay circuit 12. To input IN1 or IN2. After the oscillating signal control circuit 10 determines to input the first delayed signal to the second delay circuit 14, the second delay circuit 14 outputs a second delayed signal to the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 14.

更進一步地說,震盪信號控制電路10判斷接收第一延遲信號的次數是否到達預定次數Y。若震盪信號控制電路10接收第一延遲信號的次數未到達預定次數Y(亦即小於預定次數Y),則震盪信號控制電路10決定將第一延遲信號輸入至第一延遲迴路12的輸入端IN1。若震盪信號控制電路10接收第一延遲信號的次數到達預定次數Y(亦即大於或等於預定次數Y),則震盪信號控制電路10決定將第一延遲信號輸入至第二延遲迴路14,且第二延遲迴路14依據其接收的第一延遲信號輸出第二延遲信號至第二延遲迴路14的輸出端OUT2。另外,第二延遲迴路14所輸出的第二延遲信號可以直接作為電子晶片的時脈信號,也可以經其他電路處理後,才作為電子晶片的時脈信號。More specifically, the oscillating signal control circuit 10 determines whether the number of times the first delayed signal is received has reached a predetermined number of times Y. If the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 10 receives the first delayed signal does not reach the predetermined number of times Y (ie, less than the predetermined number of times Y), the oscillating signal control circuit 10 determines to input the first delayed signal to the input terminal IN1 of the first delay circuit 12. . If the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 10 receives the first delayed signal reaches the predetermined number of times Y (that is, greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times Y), the oscillating signal control circuit 10 determines to input the first delayed signal to the second delay circuit 14, and The second delay circuit 14 outputs a second delay signal to the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 14 according to the first delay signal it receives. In addition, the second delay signal outputted by the second delay circuit 14 may be directly used as a clock signal of the electronic chip, or may be used as a clock signal of the electronic chip after being processed by other circuits.

數位控制震盪器1透過震盪信號控制電路10的控制,可以使第一延遲信號在第一延遲迴路12中行經Y次後才被輸出至第二延遲迴路12的輸入端IN2。藉此,將可以減少延遲單元的總數量,從而降低第二延遲信號的閘延遲。The digitally controlled oscillator 1 is controlled by the oscillation signal control circuit 10 so that the first delayed signal is output to the input terminal IN2 of the second delay circuit 12 after being passed through the first delay circuit 12 for Y times. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the total number of delay units, thereby reducing the gate delay of the second delayed signal.

除此之外,因為預設次數Y可以由使用者自行定義,因此數位控制震盪器1於輸出端OUT2所輸出的第二延遲信號的震盪頻率可以透過改變預設次數Y而被調整,同時由於延遲單元的總數量可以被減少,第二延遲信號的頻寬(震盪頻率的範圍)將可以被提升。In addition, since the preset number Y can be defined by the user, the oscillation frequency of the second delayed signal output by the digital control oscillator 1 at the output terminal OUT2 can be adjusted by changing the preset number Y, and The total number of delay units can be reduced, and the bandwidth of the second delayed signal (the range of the oscillation frequency) can be boosted.

另外,值得一提的是,第一延遲迴路12的多個第一延遲單元為多個邏輯閘組成的電路,且多個第一延遲單元可能彼此不同。同樣地,第二延遲迴路14的多個第二延遲單元為多個邏輯閘組成的電路,且多個第二延遲單元可能彼此不同。除此之外,第一與第二延遲單元可以經設計,而能接收延遲控制信號。透過延遲控制信號的來控制第一延遲信號經過第一延遲迴路12與第二延遲迴路所產生的延遲,將可以藉此調整第二延遲信號的震盪頻率。換言之,可以透過延遲控制信號來調整第二延遲信號的震盪頻率。In addition, it is worth mentioning that the plurality of first delay units of the first delay loop 12 are circuits composed of a plurality of logic gates, and the plurality of first delay units may be different from each other. Likewise, the plurality of second delay units of the second delay loop 14 are circuits composed of a plurality of logic gates, and the plurality of second delay units may be different from each other. In addition to this, the first and second delay units can be designed to receive delay control signals. The delay generated by the first delay signal passing through the first delay loop 12 and the second delay loop is controlled by the delay control signal, whereby the oscillation frequency of the second delay signal can be adjusted. In other words, the oscillation frequency of the second delayed signal can be adjusted by delaying the control signal.

在此請注意,雖然上述說明提及使用者可以透過改變預設次數Y與第二延遲迴路12所接收的延遲控制信號來調整第二延遲信號的震盪頻率,但改變預設次數Y來調整第二延遲信號的震盪頻率的方式屬於粗調(coarse tune)階段的震盪頻率調整方式,而改變第二延遲迴路12所接收的延遲控制信號來調整第二延遲信號的震盪頻率的方式則屬於細調(fine tune)階段的震盪頻率調整方式。Please note that although the above description mentions that the user can adjust the oscillation frequency of the second delay signal by changing the preset number Y and the delay control signal received by the second delay circuit 12, the preset number of times Y is changed to adjust the number. The manner of oscillating the frequency of the delayed signal belongs to the oscillating frequency adjustment mode of the coarse tune phase, and the manner of changing the swaying frequency of the second delayed signal by adjusting the delay control signal received by the second delay circuit 12 is fine-tuned. (fine tune) phase of the oscillation frequency adjustment method.

在其他的實施方式中,第一延遲迴路12除了多個由多個邏輯閘組成的第一延遲單元外,其輸出端OUT1前可能還設置一個反向器。另外,第二延遲迴路14除了多個由多個邏輯閘組成的第一延遲單元外,其輸出端OUT2前可能還設置一個用以接收視窗信號的及閘,其中視窗信號用以控制數位震盪控制器1是否將第二延遲信號輸出。除此之外,數位控制震盪控制器1更可以包括反向器與緩衝器設置於輸出端OUT2之後,甚至,數位控制震盪控制器1更能夠具有一個迴授電路將第二延遲信號迴授至震盪信號控制電路10。In other embodiments, the first delay loop 12 may be provided with an inverter before the output terminal OUT1 except for a plurality of first delay units composed of a plurality of logic gates. In addition, the second delay circuit 14 may be provided with a gate for receiving the window signal before the output terminal OUT2, in addition to the first delay unit composed of a plurality of logic gates, wherein the window signal is used to control the digital oscillation control. Whether the device 1 outputs the second delayed signal. In addition, the digital control oscillation controller 1 may further include an inverter and a buffer disposed after the output terminal OUT2, and even the digital control oscillation controller 1 is further capable of having a feedback circuit for feeding back the second delayed signal to The signal control circuit 10 is oscillated.

請接著參照圖2,圖2是本發明實施例的震盪信號控制電路的方塊圖。震盪信號控制電路20可以為圖1之震盪信號控制電路10的一種實施方式。震盪信號控制電路20包括計數器22、門閂器(latch) 24與28。門閂器34與38的輸入端電性連接第一延遲迴路的輸出端OUT1,門閂器24與28的觸發端電性連接計數器22,而門閂器24與28的輸出端則分別電性連接第一與第二延遲迴路的輸入端IN1與IN2。計數器22的一個輸入端電性連接第一延遲迴路的輸出端OUT1,計數器22的另一個輸入端則接收預定次數Y。Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an oscillating signal control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. The oscillating signal control circuit 20 can be an embodiment of the oscillating signal control circuit 10 of FIG. The oscillating signal control circuit 20 includes a counter 22, latches 24 and 28. The input ends of the latching devices 34 and 38 are electrically connected to the output terminal OUT1 of the first delay circuit. The trigger terminals of the latching devices 24 and 28 are electrically connected to the counter 22, and the outputs of the latching devices 24 and 28 are electrically connected to the first. And the input terminals IN1 and IN2 of the second delay loop. One input of the counter 22 is electrically connected to the output terminal OUT1 of the first delay loop, and the other input of the counter 22 is received a predetermined number of times Y.

計數器22用以計數震盪信號控制電路20接收第一延遲信號的次數。計數器22依據震盪信號控制電路20接收第一延遲信號的次數與預定次數Y產生控制信號給門閂器24與28的觸發端。當震盪信號控制電路20接收第一延遲信號的次數小於預定次數Y,則門閂器24與28分別被開啟與關閉,使得第一延遲信號再次被輸入至第一延遲迴路。當震盪信號控制電路20接收第一延遲信號的次數大於或等於預定次數Y時,則門閂器24與28分別被關閉與開啟,使得第一延遲信號得以被輸入至第二延遲迴路。The counter 22 is used to count the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 20 receives the first delayed signal. The counter 22 generates control signals to the trigger terminals of the latches 24 and 28 in accordance with the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 20 receives the first delayed signal and the predetermined number of times Y. When the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 20 receives the first delayed signal is less than the predetermined number of times Y, the latches 24 and 28 are respectively turned on and off, so that the first delayed signal is again input to the first delay loop. When the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 20 receives the first delayed signal is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times Y, the latches 24 and 28 are respectively turned off and on, so that the first delayed signal is input to the second delay loop.

[數位控制震盪器的另一實施例][Another embodiment of the digitally controlled oscillator]

請接著參照圖3,圖3是本發明另一實施例的數位控制震盪器的方塊圖。數位控制震盪器3包括數位震盪信號控制電路30、第一延遲迴路32、第二延遲迴路34、迴授電路36、反向器37與緩衝器38。震盪信號控制電路30的其中兩個輸入端分別電性連接第一延遲迴路32的輸出端OUT1與第二延遲迴路34的輸出端OUT2,震盪信號控制電路30的另一個輸入端則接收預定次數Y。震盪信號控制電路30的兩個輸出端分別電性連接第一延遲迴路32的輸入端IN1與第二延遲迴路34的輸入端IN2,且震盪信號控制電路的迴授信號輸入端電性連接迴授電路36的輸出端OUT3。反向器37的輸入端電性連接第二延遲迴路34的輸出端OUT2,反向器37的輸出端電性連接迴授電路的輸入端。緩衝器38的輸入端電性連接反向器37的輸出端,緩衝器38的輸出端電性連接數位控制震盪器2的輸出端。Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a digitally controlled oscillator according to another embodiment of the present invention. The digitally controlled oscillator 3 includes a digital oscillation signal control circuit 30, a first delay circuit 32, a second delay circuit 34, a feedback circuit 36, an inverter 37, and a buffer 38. The two input ends of the oscillating signal control circuit 30 are electrically connected to the output terminal OUT1 of the first delay circuit 32 and the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 34, respectively, and the other input terminal of the oscillating signal control circuit 30 receives the predetermined number of times Y. . The two output ends of the oscillating signal control circuit 30 are electrically connected to the input terminal IN1 of the first delay circuit 32 and the input terminal IN2 of the second delay circuit 34, respectively, and the feedback signal input terminal of the oscillating signal control circuit is electrically connected to the feedback terminal. Output OUT3 of circuit 36. The input end of the inverter 37 is electrically connected to the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 34, and the output end of the inverter 37 is electrically connected to the input end of the feedback circuit. The input of the buffer 38 is electrically connected to the output of the inverter 37, and the output of the buffer 38 is electrically connected to the output of the digital control oscillator 2.

於圖3的實施例中,第二延遲迴路34可以從外部接收多個延遲控制信號C1~CN,延遲控制信號C1~CN用控制第一延遲信號經過第二延遲迴路34所產生的延遲。除此之外,第二延遲迴路34還可以從外部接收視窗信號WIN,其中視窗信號WIN用以控制第二延遲迴路62的輸出端OUT2是否能夠輸出第二延遲信號。然而,需要說明的是,圖3實施例中的第二延遲迴路34並非用以限制本發明,且如同前面所述,第二延遲迴路34亦可以被設計為不需要由外部給予延遲控制信號C1~CN與視窗信號WIN的延遲迴路。In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the second delay loop 34 can receive a plurality of delay control signals C1 CN CN from the outside, and the delay control signals C1 CN CN control the delay generated by the first delay signal through the second delay loop 34. In addition, the second delay circuit 34 can also receive the window signal WIN from the outside, wherein the window signal WIN is used to control whether the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 62 can output the second delay signal. However, it should be noted that the second delay loop 34 in the embodiment of FIG. 3 is not intended to limit the present invention, and as described above, the second delay loop 34 may also be designed not to be externally given the delay control signal C1. ~CN and the delay loop of the window signal WIN.

第一延遲迴路32具有多個串接的第一延遲單元,且與震盪信號控制電路30電性連接形成一個震盪迴路,故能夠產生第一延遲信號。若震盪信號控制電路30接收第一延遲信號的次數未到達預定次數Y(亦即小於預定次數Y),則震盪信號控制電路30決定將第一延遲信號輸入至第一延遲迴路32。若震盪信號控制電路30接收第一延遲信號的次數到達預定次數Y(亦即大於或等於預定次數Y),則震盪信號控制電路30決定將第一延遲信號輸入至第二延遲迴路34,且第二延遲迴路34依據其接收的第一延遲信號輸出第二延遲信號至第二延遲迴路34的輸出端OUT2。第二延遲迴路34所輸出的第二延遲信號經過反向器37與緩衝器38可以作為電子晶片的時脈信號。另外,第二延遲迴路34所輸出的第二延遲信號還會被震盪信號控制電路30接收而送至第一延遲迴路32的輸入端IN1。The first delay circuit 32 has a plurality of first delay units connected in series, and is electrically connected to the oscillation signal control circuit 30 to form an oscillation circuit, so that the first delay signal can be generated. If the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 30 receives the first delayed signal does not reach the predetermined number of times Y (i.e., less than the predetermined number of times Y), the oscillating signal control circuit 30 determines to input the first delayed signal to the first delay circuit 32. If the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 30 receives the first delayed signal reaches the predetermined number of times Y (that is, greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times Y), the oscillating signal control circuit 30 determines to input the first delayed signal to the second delay circuit 34, and The second delay circuit 34 outputs a second delay signal to the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 34 according to the first delay signal it receives. The second delayed signal output by the second delay loop 34 can pass through the inverter 37 and the buffer 38 as a clock signal of the electronic chip. In addition, the second delayed signal outputted by the second delay circuit 34 is also received by the oscillating signal control circuit 30 and sent to the input terminal IN1 of the first delay circuit 32.

除此之外,迴授電路36用以依據第二延遲信號產生重置信號至震盪信號控制電路30的迴授信號輸入端,且震盪信號控制電路30依據重置信號決定是否重新計數接收第一延遲信號的次數。換言之,迴授電路36被設計在第二延遲迴路34的輸出端OUT2輸出第二延遲信號後,會產生用以使震盪信號控制電路30重新計數的重置信號。In addition, the feedback circuit 36 is configured to generate a reset signal to the feedback signal input end of the oscillation signal control circuit 30 according to the second delay signal, and the oscillation signal control circuit 30 determines whether to re-count the reception according to the reset signal. The number of times the signal is delayed. In other words, the feedback circuit 36 is designed to generate a reset signal for the oscillating signal control circuit 30 to recount after the second delay signal is outputted from the output terminal OUT2 of the second delay circuit 34.

請接著參照圖4,圖4是本發明另一實施例的震盪信號控制電路的方塊圖。震盪信號控制電路40可以為圖3之震盪信號控制電路30的一種實施方式。震盪信號控制電路40包括計數器42、門閂器(latch) 44與多工器48。門閂器44的輸入端電性連接第一延遲迴路的輸出端OUT1,門閂器44的觸發端電性連接計數器42,而門閂器44輸出端則電性連接第二延遲迴路的輸入端IN2。計數器42的一個輸入端電性連接第一延遲迴路的輸出端OUT1,計數器32的另一個輸入端則接收預定次數Y,且計數器42還具有一個迴授信號輸入端(重置信號輸入端)電性連接迴授電路的輸出端OUT3。多工器48的兩個輸入端分別電性連接於第一與第二延遲迴路的輸出端OUT1與OUT2,多工器48的輸入端電性連接第一延遲迴路的輸入端IN1,且多工器48的控制端電性連接計數器42。Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an oscillating signal control circuit according to another embodiment of the present invention. The oscillating signal control circuit 40 can be an embodiment of the oscillating signal control circuit 30 of FIG. The oscillating signal control circuit 40 includes a counter 42, a latch 44, and a multiplexer 48. The input end of the latching device 44 is electrically connected to the output end OUT1 of the first delay circuit, the trigger end of the latching device 44 is electrically connected to the counter 42 , and the output end of the latching device 44 is electrically connected to the input end IN2 of the second delay circuit. One input terminal of the counter 42 is electrically connected to the output terminal OUT1 of the first delay loop, the other input terminal of the counter 32 is received a predetermined number of times Y, and the counter 42 further has a feedback signal input terminal (reset signal input terminal). The output is connected to the output terminal OUT3 of the feedback circuit. The two input ends of the multiplexer 48 are electrically connected to the output terminals OUT1 and OUT2 of the first and second delay circuits, respectively. The input end of the multiplexer 48 is electrically connected to the input terminal IN1 of the first delay circuit, and is multiplexed. The control terminal of the device 48 is electrically connected to the counter 42.

計數器42用以計數震盪信號控制電路40接收第一延遲信號的次數。計數器42依據震盪信號控制電路40接收第一延遲信號的次數與預定次數Y產生控制信號與選擇信號分別給門閂器44的觸發端與多工器48的控制端。當震盪信號控制電路40接收第一延遲信號的次數小於預定次數Y,則門閂器44被關閉,且多工器48選擇輸出來自於輸出端OUT1的第一延遲信號至輸入端IN1。當震盪信號控制電路40接收第一延遲信號的次數大於或等於預定次數Y時,則門閂器44被開啟,且多工器48選擇輸出來自於輸出端OUT2的第二延遲信號至輸入端IN1。另外,在第二延遲迴路將第二延遲信號輸出於輸出端OUT2後,迴授電路會接收第二延遲信號,並據此產生重置信號。計數器42接收重置信號,並且依據重置信號是否重新計數接收第一延遲信號的次數。The counter 42 is used to count the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 40 receives the first delayed signal. The counter 42 generates a control signal and a selection signal to the trigger terminal of the latch 44 and the control terminal of the multiplexer 48 respectively according to the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 40 receives the first delay signal and the predetermined number of times Y. When the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 40 receives the first delayed signal is less than the predetermined number Y, the latch 44 is turned off, and the multiplexer 48 selects to output the first delayed signal from the output terminal OUT1 to the input terminal IN1. When the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit 40 receives the first delayed signal is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times Y, the latch 44 is turned on, and the multiplexer 48 selects to output the second delayed signal from the output terminal OUT2 to the input terminal IN1. In addition, after the second delay circuit outputs the second delay signal to the output terminal OUT2, the feedback circuit receives the second delay signal and generates a reset signal accordingly. The counter 42 receives the reset signal and recounts the number of times the first delayed signal is received, depending on the reset signal.

請接著參照圖5,圖5是本發明實施例提供的第一延遲迴路的電路圖。第一延遲迴路50可作為上述實施例之第一延遲迴路的其中一種實施方式。第一延遲迴路50包括多個串接的第一延遲單元52與反向器53。除了最後一級的第一延遲單元52的輸出端電性連接反向器53的輸入端外,每一級的第一延遲單元52的輸出端電性連接後一級的第一延遲單元52的輸入端。第一級的第一延遲單元52的輸入端電性連接輸入端IN1,而反向器53的輸出端則電性連接輸出端OUT1。Please refer to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of a first delay loop according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first delay loop 50 can be used as one of the embodiments of the first delay loop of the above embodiment. The first delay loop 50 includes a plurality of first delay units 52 and inverters 33 connected in series. The output of the first delay unit 52 of each stage is electrically connected to the input of the first delay unit 52 of the subsequent stage, except that the output of the first delay unit 52 of the last stage is electrically connected to the input of the inverter 53. The input end of the first delay unit 52 of the first stage is electrically connected to the input end IN1, and the output end of the inverter 53 is electrically connected to the output end OUT1.

第一延遲單元52包括或閘521與及閘522。及閘522的兩個輸入端於此實施例中用以接收特定的數值,例如邏輯0,但要說明的是,本發明並不限定於此。或閘521的兩個輸入端分別電性連接及閘522的輸出端與第一延遲單元52的輸入端,而或閘521的輸出端則電性連接第一延遲單元52的輸出端。The first delay unit 52 includes an OR gate 521 and a AND gate 522. The two inputs of the AND gate 522 are used in this embodiment to receive a particular value, such as a logic zero, although it is to be noted that the invention is not limited thereto. The two input terminals of the OR gate 521 are electrically connected to the output end of the first delay unit 52, and the output end of the OR gate 521 is electrically connected to the output end of the first delay unit 52.

另外,需要說明的是,上述第一延遲單元52的實施方式並非用以限制本發明,圖5的第一延遲單元52僅是其中一種實施方式。換言之,第一延遲單元52包括至少一個邏輯閘,且第一延遲單元52中的邏輯閘之連接方式也不限定。In addition, it should be noted that the foregoing embodiment of the first delay unit 52 is not intended to limit the present invention, and the first delay unit 52 of FIG. 5 is only one of the embodiments. In other words, the first delay unit 52 includes at least one logic gate, and the manner of connecting the logic gates in the first delay unit 52 is not limited.

請接著參照圖6,圖6是本發明實施例提供的第二延遲迴路的電路圖。第二延遲迴路60可作為上述實施例之第二延遲迴路的其中一種實施方式。第二延遲迴路60包括多個串接的第二延遲單元62與及閘63。每一個第二延遲單元62具有第一至第三輸入端。除了最後一級的第二延遲單元62的輸出端電性連接及閘63的其中一個輸入端外,每一級的第二延遲單元62的輸出端電性連接後一級的第二延遲單元62的第一輸入端。每一個第二延遲單元62的第二輸入端電性連接輸入端IN2。第一級的第二延遲單元62的第一輸入端接收特定的數值,例如邏輯0。及閘63的輸出端電性連接輸出端OUT1。另外,及閘63的另外一個輸入端接收視窗信號WIN,而每一個第二延遲單元62的第三輸入端更可以接收多個延遲控制信號C1~CN的其中之一。Please refer to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of a second delay loop according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second delay loop 60 can be used as one of the embodiments of the second delay loop of the above embodiment. The second delay loop 60 includes a plurality of cascaded second delay units 62 and gates 63. Each of the second delay units 62 has first to third inputs. The output of the second delay unit 62 of each stage is electrically connected to the first of the second delay unit 62 of the subsequent stage, except that the output of the second delay unit 62 of the last stage is electrically connected to one of the inputs of the gate 63. Input. The second input end of each of the second delay units 62 is electrically connected to the input terminal IN2. The first input of the second delay unit 62 of the first stage receives a particular value, such as a logic zero. The output end of the gate 63 is electrically connected to the output terminal OUT1. In addition, the other input terminal of the AND gate 63 receives the window signal WIN, and the third input terminal of each of the second delay units 62 can receive one of the plurality of delay control signals C1 CN CN.

第二延遲單元62包括或閘621與及閘622。及閘622的兩個輸入端(即第二延遲單元62的第二與第三輸入端)分別電性連接輸入端IN2與用以接收多個延遲控制信號C1~CN的其中之一。或閘621的兩個輸入端分別電性連接及閘622的輸出端與第一延遲單元62的第一輸入端,而或閘621的輸出端則電性連接第一延遲單元62的輸出端。第二延遲迴路62會依據視窗信號WIN控制輸出端OUT2是否能夠輸出第二延遲信號。The second delay unit 62 includes an OR gate 621 and a AND gate 622. The two input terminals of the gate 622 (ie, the second and third input terminals of the second delay unit 62) are electrically connected to the input terminal IN2 and receive one of the plurality of delay control signals C1 CN CN, respectively. The two input terminals of the OR gate 621 are electrically connected and the output end of the gate 622 is connected to the first input end of the first delay unit 62, and the output end of the OR gate 621 is electrically connected to the output end of the first delay unit 62. The second delay loop 62 controls whether the output terminal OUT2 can output the second delay signal according to the window signal WIN.

另外,需要說明的是,上述第二延遲單元62的實施方式並非用以限制本發明,圖6的第二延遲單元62僅是其中一種實施方式。換言之,第二延遲單元62包括至少一個邏輯閘,且第二延遲單元62中的邏輯閘之連接方式也不限定。In addition, it should be noted that the embodiment of the second delay unit 62 is not intended to limit the present invention, and the second delay unit 62 of FIG. 6 is only one of the embodiments. In other words, the second delay unit 62 includes at least one logic gate, and the manner of connecting the logic gates in the second delay unit 62 is not limited.

請接著參照圖7,圖7是本發明實施例的迴授電路的電路圖。迴授電路70可作為上述實施例之迴授電路的其中一種實施方式。迴授電路70包括互斥或閘72與緩衝器模組74。緩衝器模組74具有多個串接的緩衝器。緩衝器模組74的輸入端電性連接輸入端IN3,緩衝器模組74的輸出端電性連接互斥或閘72的其中一個輸入端。互斥或閘72的另一個輸入端電性連接輸入端IN3,而互斥或閘72的輸出端則電性連接輸出端OUT3。迴授電路70可以依據第二延遲信號(如圖3之反向的第二延遲信號)來產生重置信號。Please refer to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of a feedback circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. The feedback circuit 70 can be used as one of the embodiments of the feedback circuit of the above embodiment. The feedback circuit 70 includes a mutex or gate 72 and a buffer module 74. Buffer module 74 has a plurality of buffers connected in series. The input end of the buffer module 74 is electrically connected to the input terminal IN3, and the output end of the buffer module 74 is electrically connected to one of the inputs of the mutex or gate 72. The other input of the mutex or gate 72 is electrically connected to the input terminal IN3, and the output of the mutex or gate 72 is electrically connected to the output terminal OUT3. The feedback circuit 70 can generate a reset signal according to the second delayed signal (such as the second delayed signal in the reverse direction of FIG. 3).

透過上述的描述,請繼續參照圖3,第二延遲信號的震盪頻率是兩階段的調整,此兩階段分別為粗調階段與細調階段。於粗調階段,使用者可以設定預定次數Y來對第二延遲信號的震盪頻率進行粗略地調整。當震盪信號控制電路30接收第一延遲信號的次數到達預定次數Y後,使用者可以於細調階段,透過改變延遲控制信號C1~CN來對第二延遲信號的震盪頻率進行精細地調整。Through the above description, please continue to refer to FIG. 3, the oscillation frequency of the second delayed signal is a two-stage adjustment, and the two phases are a coarse adjustment phase and a fine adjustment phase, respectively. In the coarse adjustment phase, the user can set the predetermined number of times Y to roughly adjust the oscillation frequency of the second delayed signal. After the oscillation signal control circuit 30 receives the first delay signal for a predetermined number of times Y, the user can finely adjust the oscillation frequency of the second delay signal by changing the delay control signals C1 CN CN in the fine adjustment phase.

除此之外,需要說明的是,於圖3的實施例中,反向器37可以被移至迴授電路36中,且緩衝器38可以被移除。換言之,輸出端OUT2之後的電路可以依據使用者的需要而設計,且迴授電路36也可以對應使用者的需要而進行設計。In addition, it should be noted that in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the inverter 37 can be moved to the feedback circuit 36 and the buffer 38 can be removed. In other words, the circuit after the output terminal OUT2 can be designed according to the needs of the user, and the feedback circuit 36 can also be designed according to the needs of the user.

[電子裝置的實施例][Embodiment of Electronic Device]

請參照圖8,圖8是本發明實施例的電子裝置的方塊圖。電子裝置8包括數位控制震盪器81、電子晶片82~84與反向器85~87。電子晶片82直接電性連接數位控制震盪器81,電子晶片83透過反向器85電性連接數位控制震盪器81,而電子晶片84透過反向器86、87電性連接數位控制震盪器81。Please refer to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device 8 includes a digitally controlled oscillator 81, electronic wafers 82-84, and inverters 85-87. The electronic chip 82 is directly electrically connected to the digitally controlled oscillator 81. The electronic chip 83 is electrically connected to the digitally controlled oscillator 81 through the inverter 85, and the electronic chip 84 is electrically connected to the digitally controlled oscillator 81 through the inverters 86 and 87.

數位控制震盪器81可以是前述實施例的數位控制震盪器或依據前述實施例之教導而略有變化的數位控制震盪器,其用以產生第二延遲信號。第二延遲信號可以用來產生電子晶片82~84的時脈信號,以使電子晶片82~84可以依據時脈信號進行操作。更詳細地說,於此實施例中,第二延遲信號直接作為電子晶片82的時脈信號。另外,第二延遲信號經過反向器85而作為電子晶片83的時脈信號,且第二延遲信號經過反向器86、87而作為電子晶片84的時脈信號。The digitally controlled oscillator 81 can be a digitally controlled oscillator of the previous embodiment or a digitally controlled oscillator that varies slightly in accordance with the teachings of the previous embodiments for generating a second delayed signal. The second delayed signal can be used to generate clock signals for the electronic wafers 82-84 such that the electronic wafers 82-84 can operate in accordance with the clock signals. In more detail, in this embodiment, the second delayed signal is directly used as the clock signal of the electronic chip 82. Further, the second delayed signal passes through the inverter 85 as a clock signal of the electronic chip 83, and the second delayed signal passes through the inverters 86, 87 as a clock signal of the electronic chip 84.

然而,要說明的是,圖8的實施例並非用以限定本發明。數位控制震盪器81的後端可能還具有其他電路會對第二延遲信號進行處理,而直接時脈信號。在其他實施例中,反向器85~87亦可能移至數位控制震盪器81中。除此之外,電子晶片82~84的類型與數量皆非用以限定本發明。However, it is to be noted that the embodiment of Figure 8 is not intended to limit the invention. The back end of the digitally controlled oscillator 81 may also have other circuitry to process the second delayed signal, as well as the direct clock signal. In other embodiments, the inverters 85-87 may also be moved into the digitally controlled oscillator 81. In addition, the types and numbers of electronic wafers 82-84 are not intended to limit the invention.

[實施例的可能功效][Possible efficacy of the embodiment]

綜上所述,本發明實施例中的數位控制震盪器藉由雙延遲迴路的設計方式,使得延遲單元的數量可以大幅減少(亦即可減少邏輯閘與多工器的數量)。據此,相較於傳統的數位控制震盪器,所述數位控制震盪器具有較低的電路設計複雜度與較小的電路面積。In summary, the digital control oscillator in the embodiment of the present invention can greatly reduce the number of delay units (that is, reduce the number of logic gates and multiplexers) by designing a double delay loop. Accordingly, the digitally controlled oscillator has lower circuit design complexity and smaller circuit area than conventional digitally controlled oscillators.

另外,時脈信號(由第二延遲信號產生)所經過的閘延遲較少,故使得時脈信號的震盪頻率範圍之高頻部份可被提昇。除此之外,透過增加計數器的位元數,還能夠使得時脈信號所經過的閘延遲增加,從而使得時脈信號的震盪頻率範圍之低頻的部份可被降低。In addition, the clock delay (generated by the second delayed signal) passes less delay, so that the high frequency portion of the oscillation frequency range of the clock signal can be boosted. In addition, by increasing the number of bits of the counter, it is also possible to increase the gate delay experienced by the clock signal, so that the low frequency portion of the oscillation frequency range of the clock signal can be reduced.

除了上述的可能功效外,所述數位控制振盪器因可以被視窗信號控制開啟或關閉,故能夠減少數位控制振盪器的工作時間,以降低功率消耗。總而言之,所述數位控制振盪器具有低成本、低功率消耗、高頻寬與可快速調整震盪頻率的可能功效。In addition to the above-mentioned possible effects, the digitally controlled oscillator can be turned on or off by the window signal control, so that the operating time of the digitally controlled oscillator can be reduced to reduce power consumption. In summary, the digitally controlled oscillator has the potential for low cost, low power consumption, high frequency bandwidth, and rapid adjustment of the oscillation frequency.

以上所述,僅為本發明之較佳可行實施例,非因此侷限本創作之專利範圍,故舉凡運用本發明說明書及圖式內容所為之等效技術變化,均含於本發明之發明。The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the equivalent technical changes of the present invention and the contents of the drawings are included in the invention.

1、3、81...數位控制震盪器1, 3, 81. . . Digitally controlled oscillator

10、20、30、40...震盪信號控制電路10, 20, 30, 40. . . Oscillating signal control circuit

12、32、50...第一延遲迴路12, 32, 50. . . First delay loop

14、34、60...第二延遲迴路14, 34, 60. . . Second delay loop

22、42...計數器22, 42. . . counter

24、28、44...門閂器24, 28, 44. . . Door latch

36、70...迴授電路36, 70. . . Feedback circuit

37、53、85~87...反向器37, 53, 85-87. . . Inverter

38...緩衝器38. . . buffer

48...多工器48. . . Multiplexer

52...第一延遲單元52. . . First delay unit

521、621...或閘521, 621. . . Gate

522、622、63...及閘522, 622, 63. . . Gate

62...第二延遲單元62. . . Second delay unit

72...互斥或閘72. . . Mutual exclusion or gate

74...緩衝器模組74. . . Buffer module

8...電子裝置8. . . Electronic device

82~84...電子晶片82~84. . . Electronic chip

圖1為本發明實施例的數位控制震盪器之方塊圖。1 is a block diagram of a digitally controlled oscillator in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

圖2是本發明實施例的震盪信號控制電路的方塊圖。2 is a block diagram of an oscillating signal control circuit in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

圖3是本發明另一實施例的數位控制震盪器的方塊圖。3 is a block diagram of a digitally controlled oscillator in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

圖4是本發明另一實施例的震盪信號控制電路的方塊圖。4 is a block diagram of an oscillating signal control circuit in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

圖5是本發明實施例提供的第一延遲迴路的電路圖。FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of a first delay loop according to an embodiment of the present invention.

圖6是本發明實施例提供的第二延遲迴路的電路圖。FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of a second delay loop according to an embodiment of the present invention.

圖7是本發明實施例的迴授電路的電路圖。Fig. 7 is a circuit diagram of a feedback circuit of an embodiment of the present invention.

圖8是本發明實施例的電子裝置的方塊圖。Figure 8 is a block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

3...數位控制震盪器3. . . Digitally controlled oscillator

30...震盪信號控制電路30. . . Oscillating signal control circuit

32...第一延遲迴路32. . . First delay loop

34...第二延遲迴路34. . . Second delay loop

36...迴授電路36. . . Feedback circuit

37...反向器37. . . Inverter

38...緩衝器38. . . buffer

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一種數位控制震盪器,包括:一第一延遲迴路,具有串接的多個第一延遲單元;一第二延遲迴路,具有串接的多個第二延遲單元;以及一震盪信號控制電路,電性連接於該第一與第二延遲迴路,用以接收該第一延遲迴路輸出的一第一延遲信號,並根據接收該第一延遲信號的次數決定將該第一延遲信號輸出至該第一或該第二延遲迴路的一輸入端;其中當該震盪信號控制電路將該第一延遲信號輸入至該第二延遲迴路後,該第二延遲迴路輸出一第二延遲信號至該數位控制震盪器的一輸出端;其中該第二延遲迴路所輸出的第二延遲信號更被該震盪信號控制電路所接收,並且傳送至該第一延遲迴路的該輸入端;其中該數位控制震盪器更包括:一迴授電路,電性連接該震盪信號控制電路的一迴授信號輸入端,用以依據該第二延遲信號產生一重置信號至該震盪信號控制電路的該迴授信號輸入端;其中該震盪信號控制電路依據該重置信號決定是否重新計數接收該第一延遲信號的次數;其中該震盪信號控制電路包括:一門閂器,依據一控制信號將該第一延遲信號輸出至該第二延遲迴路的該輸入端; 一多工器,依據一選擇信號將該第一或該第二延遲信號輸入至該第一延遲迴路的該輸入端;以及一計數器,用以計數該震盪信號控制電路接收該第一延遲信號的次數,依據該震盪信號控制電路接收該第一延遲信號的次數與一預定次數產生該控制信號與該選擇信號。 A digitally controlled oscillator comprising: a first delay loop having a plurality of first delay units connected in series; a second delay loop having a plurality of second delay units connected in series; and an oscillating signal control circuit, The first delay signal is connected to the first delay circuit, and is configured to receive a first delay signal output by the first delay circuit, and output the first delay signal to the first according to the number of times the first delay signal is received. Or an input end of the second delay circuit; wherein when the oscillating signal control circuit inputs the first delay signal to the second delay circuit, the second delay circuit outputs a second delay signal to the digital control oscillator An output of the second delay circuit is further received by the oscillating signal control circuit and transmitted to the input end of the first delay circuit; wherein the digital control oscillator further comprises: a feedback circuit electrically connected to a feedback signal input end of the oscillation signal control circuit for generating a reset signal to the oscillation signal according to the second delay signal The feedback signal input end of the control circuit; wherein the oscillation signal control circuit determines whether to recount the number of times the first delay signal is received according to the reset signal; wherein the oscillation signal control circuit comprises: a latch device, according to a control signal Outputting the first delay signal to the input end of the second delay loop; a multiplexer that inputs the first or the second delayed signal to the input end of the first delay loop according to a selection signal; and a counter for counting the oscillating signal control circuit to receive the first delayed signal The number of times, the control signal and the selection signal are generated according to the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit receives the first delayed signal and a predetermined number of times. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之數位控制震盪器,其中該第一延遲迴路更包括:一反向器,其一輸入端電性連接最後一級的該第一延遲單元之該輸出端,且其一輸出端電性連接該第一延遲迴路的一輸出端。 The digital control oscillator of claim 1, wherein the first delay circuit further comprises: an inverter, an input end of which is electrically connected to the output end of the first delay unit of the last stage, and An output end thereof is electrically connected to an output end of the first delay loop. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之數位控制震盪器,其中該第二延遲迴路更包括:一及閘,其一第一輸入端電性連接最後一級的該第二延遲單元,其一第二輸入端接收一視窗信號,且一輸出端電性連接該第二延遲迴路的一輸出端。 The digital control oscillator of claim 1, wherein the second delay circuit further comprises: a gate, a first input terminal electrically connected to the second delay unit of the last stage, and a second The input end receives a window signal, and an output end is electrically connected to an output end of the second delay loop. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之數位控制震盪器,其中該第二延遲迴路中的該些第二延遲單元分別接收多個延遲控制信號,該些延遲控制信號用控制該第一延遲信號經過該第二延遲迴路所產生的延遲,以藉此產生該第二延遲信號。 The digitally controlled oscillator of claim 1, wherein the second delay units of the second delay circuit respectively receive a plurality of delay control signals, wherein the delay control signals are used to control the first delay signal. The delay generated by the second delay loop to thereby generate the second delay signal. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之數位控制震盪器,更包括:一反向器,電性連接於該迴授電路與該第二延遲電路之間,用以產生反向的該第二延遲信號給該迴授電路。 The digitally controlled oscillator of claim 1, further comprising: an inverter electrically coupled between the feedback circuit and the second delay circuit for generating the second delay in the reverse direction A signal is sent to the feedback circuit. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之數位控制震盪器,其中該迴授電路包括:一緩衝器模組,具有多個串接的緩衝器,其一輸入端接收反向的該第二延遲信號;以及一互斥或閘,其一輸出端電性連接該震盪信號控制電路的該迴授信號輸入端,其一第一輸入端接收該反向的該第二延遲信號,其一第二輸入端電性連接該緩衝器模組的一輸出端。 The digital control oscillator of claim 5, wherein the feedback circuit comprises: a buffer module having a plurality of serially connected buffers, wherein an input end receives the reversed second delayed signal And a mutual exclusion or gate, an output end of the output signal is electrically connected to the feedback signal input end of the oscillation signal control circuit, and a first input end receives the reversed second delay signal, and a second input The terminal is electrically connected to an output end of the buffer module. 一種電子裝置,包括:至少一電子晶片,用以接收依據一第二延遲信號產生的一時脈信號,以進行操作;以及一數位控制震盪器,包括:一第一延遲迴路,具有串接的多個第一延遲單元;一第二延遲迴路,具有串接的多個第二延遲單元;以及一震盪信號控制電路,電性連接於該第一與第二延遲迴路,用以接收該第一延遲迴路輸出的一第一延遲信號,並根據接收該第一延遲信號的次數決定將該第一延遲信號輸出至該第一或該第二延遲迴路的一輸入端;其中當該震盪信號控制電路將該第一延遲信號輸入至該第二延遲迴路後,該第二延遲迴路輸出該第二延遲信號至該數位控制震盪器的一輸出端;其中該第二延遲迴路所輸出的第二延遲信號更被 該震盪信號控制電路所接收,並且傳送至該第一延遲迴路的該輸入端;其中該數位控制震盪器更包括:一迴授電路,電性連接該震盪信號控制電路的一迴授信號輸入端,用以依據該第二延遲信號產生一重置信號至該震盪信號控制電路的該迴授信號輸入端;其中該震盪信號控制電路依據該重置信號決定是否重新計數接收該第一延遲信號的次數;其中該震盪信號控制電路包括:一門閂器,依據一控制信號將該第一延遲信號輸出至該第二延遲迴路的該輸入端;一多工器,依據一選擇信號將該第一或該第二延遲信號輸入至該第一延遲迴路的該輸入端;以及一計數器,用以計數該震盪信號控制電路接收該第一延遲信號的次數,依據該震盪信號控制電路接收該第一延遲信號的次數與一預定次數產生該控制信號與該選擇信號。An electronic device comprising: at least one electronic chip for receiving a clock signal generated according to a second delay signal for operation; and a digital control oscillator comprising: a first delay loop having a plurality of serial connections a first delay unit; a second delay loop having a plurality of second delay units connected in series; and an oscillating signal control circuit electrically coupled to the first and second delay loops for receiving the first delay a first delay signal output by the loop, and determining, according to the number of times the first delay signal is received, outputting the first delay signal to an input end of the first or second delay loop; wherein the oscillation signal control circuit After the first delay signal is input to the second delay loop, the second delay loop outputs the second delay signal to an output of the digitally controlled oscillator; wherein the second delay signal output by the second delay loop is further Be Receiving, by the oscillating signal control circuit, and transmitting to the input end of the first delay circuit; wherein the digital control oscillator further comprises: a feedback circuit electrically connected to a feedback signal input end of the oscillating signal control circuit And generating, by the second delay signal, a reset signal to the feedback signal input end of the oscillation signal control circuit; wherein the oscillation signal control circuit determines, according to the reset signal, whether to recount the receiving the first delayed signal The oscillating signal control circuit includes: a latching device that outputs the first delayed signal to the input end of the second delay circuit according to a control signal; a multiplexer that the first or the first signal according to a selection signal The second delay signal is input to the input end of the first delay loop; and a counter is configured to count the number of times the oscillating signal control circuit receives the first delay signal, and the control circuit receives the first delayed signal according to the oscillating signal The number of times and the predetermined number of times produces the control signal and the selection signal.
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