Patents by Inventor Brent W. Quist

Brent W. Quist has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5892380
    Abstract: A phase-frequency detector (12) is configured for operating at a high frequency. A transition of a clock signal (REF CLK) is detected by a first latch (52) and a signal UP is generated. A transition of a feedback signal (FBK) is detected by a second latch (56) and a signal DOWN is generated. An logic circuit (64) detects the signals UP and the DOWN and generates a reset signal (RESET). A pulse-width of the reset signal (RESET) is controlled and limited by the logic circuit (64) to provide a faster response time for setting the first and second latches (52 and 56) to a state that allows detection of the phase and frequency differences between the clock signal (REF CLK) and the feedback signal (FBK).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent W. Quist