Abstract: A phase locked loop circuit and a semiconductor device are provided. The phased locked loop circuit includes a reference current generator configured to generate a summed compensation current in which at least one of a process change, a temperature change or a power supply voltage change are compensated and output the summed compensation current as a reference current, a current digital-to-analog converter configured to convert the reference current into a control current in accordance with a digital code and a voltage control oscillator configured to generate a signal based on the control current, wherein the summed compensation current is based on weighted-averaging a first type compensation current and a second type compensation current in response to at least one of the process change, the temperature change or the power supply voltage change.

Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a core portion containing a lithium metal oxide, and a shell portion covering at least a portion of a surface of the core portion and including a reduced carbon nanotube oxide. The cathode active material provides enhanced electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A rechargable battery, includes: an electrode assembly; an exterior material disposed to surround the electrode assembly and having both end portions thereof opened; and a cover member disposed on both end portions of the exterior material and having a connection structure for forming electrical connection between the electrode assembly and an external electrode, wherein the external material may include a laminate sheet formed of an aluminum material, the laminate sheet having a thickness of 100 ?m or more.

Abstract: A phase locked loop circuit includes a voltage controlled oscillator configured to output a clock signal having a predetermined frequency based in a control voltage, a phase frequency detector configured to compare the clock signal with a reference signal to output a first control signal and a second control signal, a charge pump configured to output the control voltage based on the first control signal and the second control signal, a voltage supply including an output terminal connected to an output terminal of the charge pump by a transmission switch, and a leakage remover circuit connected to the transmission switch and configured to remove a leakage current flowing through the transmission switch while the transmission switch is turned-off.

Abstract: A phase locked loop circuit includes a voltage controlled oscillator configured to output a clock signal having a predetermined frequency based in a control voltage, a phase frequency detector configured to compare the clock signal with a reference signal to output a first control signal and a second control signal, a charge pump configured to output the control voltage based on the first control signal and the second control signal, a voltage supply including an output terminal connected to an output terminal of the charge pump by a transmission switch, and a leakage remover circuit connected to the transmission switch and configured to remove a leakage current flowing through the transmission switch while the transmission switch is turned-off.

Abstract: Provided is a secondary battery, and more particularly, is a jelly roll of a battery cell for a secondary battery having an electrode plate and a separator as basic components. The jelly roll of a battery cell for a secondary battery of the present invention enables the manufacture of a battery cell having improved insulation resistance, thereby improving the reliability of the battery cell, and the electrolyte wetting of the jelly roll, which may be deteriorated due to the contractile tube, can be facilitated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a unit cell for a lithium ion secondary battery, which includes an electrode laminate formed in such a manner that a plurality of unit structures are stacked, each of which includes and least one electrode and at least one separation layer; and at least one conductive sheet layer located between certain layers in the electrode laminate and electrically connected to an electrode lead. The conductive sheet layer of the unit cell for the lithium ion secondary battery rapidly conducts current to the outside or generates heat in quantity smaller than the quantity of heat generated in positive and negative electrodes when short-circuit occurs due to a physical or electrical impact applied to the battery. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the risk of firing or explosion due to the physical or electrical impact to improve the safety of the lithium ion secondary battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a electrode stacking method, wherein electrodes are stacked in such a manner that the electrodes are disposed to face each other on both sides of a separation layer to which predetermined tension force is applied along the longitudinal direction of said separation layer, and the electrode assembly is turned so that another separation layer is formed outside the electrodes. According to the rechargeable lithium ion batteries in accordance with the present invention, the electrode stack in which the arrangement of anode electrodes and cathode electrodes is not disordered because uniform stress is applied to the entire battery and the separation layer maintains a constant tension force can be fabricated. Accordingly, the lifespan of a rechargeable lithium ion battery can be increased, and the input and output characteristic of the battery can be improved.

Abstract: A pouch type lithium secondary battery includes a crude cell equipped with electrode leads and electrode tabs, a battery case for sealing the crude cell, and insulating materials provided on an inner surface of the battery case in which the electrode leads and the electrode tabs are disposed. In a method of fabricating a pouch type lithium secondary battery comprising a crude cell equipped with electrode leads and electrode tabs, and a battery case for sealing the crude cell, the battery case is comprised of a first receiving portion for receiving the crude cell and a second receiving portion for receiving the electrode leads. The method includes the steps of processing insulating materials on an inner surface of the second receiving portion, inserting the crude cell into the battery case, and sealing the battery case.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a crude cell for a large secondary battery comprising unit cells alternately stacked in the fold/fold type or a crude cell for a large secondary battery comprising unit cells wound and stacked in the jelly roll type, each unit cell having an anode, a cathode and a separator, in which a polymer film is inserted in the crude cell to support the crude cell. According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent structural distortion caused by external impact and self reaction of the crude cell by firmly supporting the crude cell. Consequently, it is possible to prevent short of the anode and the cathode in the crude cell by electrical connection and to improve interfacial properties of the anode, the cathode and the separator.