Abstract: A voltage-controlled oscillator in a phase-locked loop includes an LC oscillator. Control inductors are disposed of in the proximity of oscillator inductors, respectively. The control inductors are connected to a current source. By applying a control current to the control inductors, a mutual inductance is respectively induced between the oscillator inductors and the control inductors.

Abstract: A pressure control device for a hydraulic braking system of an automotive vehicle is provided with a master cylinder for pressurizing hydraulic fluid according to a braking action of a driver. A wheel cylinder for applying braking force to a wheel is communicated with the master cylinder through a main passage. An accumulator is connected to the main passage. A rotating condition of the wheel is detected by a detector and is outputted as a signal indicative of the rotating condition of the wheel. A hydraulic pressure controller is arranged to control the wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure when the detector detects one of a lock condition and a slippage condition. The hydraulic pressure controller is communicated with the main passage. A switching device is arranged to stop the communication between the master cylinder and the hydraulic pressure controller, and open the communication between the accumulator and the hydraulic pressure controller when the detector detects the slippage condition in acceleration.