Patents by Inventor Eric-Wei Lin

Eric-Wei Lin 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: 7486146
    Abstract: A loop system capable of auto-calibrating an oscillating frequency range includes a frequency error detector, a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), a voltage input unit, and a switch. The frequency error detector includes a rotational frequency detector, a state machine, and an up-down counter. The rotational frequency detector is used for comparing the reference frequency and the feedback frequency. The state machine is used for determining an auto-calibration state. The up-down counter is used for generating the second control signal or the coarse-lock-state signal. The VCO is used for selecting to operate at one of a plurality of frequency operating curves so as to generate an oscillating signal. The voltage input unit is used for providing a fixed voltage to the VCO. The switch is used for switching the VCO to couple to the voltage input unit or to couple to a fine frequency tuner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Princeton Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Eric-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20080100385
    Abstract: A loop system capable of auto-calibrating an oscillating frequency range includes a frequency error detector, a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), a voltage input unit, and a switch. The frequency error detector includes a rotational frequency detector, a state machine, and an up-down counter. The rotational frequency detector is used for comparing the reference frequency and the feedback frequency. The state machine is used for determining an auto-calibration state. The up-down counter is used for generating the second control signal or the coarse-lock-state signal. The VCO is used for selecting to operate at one of a plurality of frequency operating curves so as to generate an oscillating signal. The voltage input unit is used for providing a fixed voltage to the VCO. The switch is used for switching the VCO to couple to the voltage input unit or to couple to a fine frequency tuner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Eric-Wei Lin