Abstract: In one embodiment, a PLL circuit is provided with a plurality of pull-in operation modes for pulling a voltage across a filter capacitor (C1, C2) in a lock-up voltage, and with a register (CRG) for designating one of the plurality of pull-in operation modes. The pull-in operation is performed in accordance with a setting value in the register.

Abstract: One embodiment of a game tournament comprising of at one least primary game and at least one secondary game. The primary game may comprise a set of playing symbols, a set of a predetermined number of playing symbols, and a random symbol generator. The secondary game may comprise of set of tournament values, which are essentially paired with the set of playing symbols, ranked tournament game prizes and a player interface device bearing a plurality of playing symbols. A ranked tournament prize may be awarded to a player when there is a match up of one or more playing symbols from the plurality of playing symbols and the set of a predetermined number of playing symbols and a match between the tournament game prize and the rank of the player within the tournament. The player's ranking being generally based on the sum of the tournament values of the matched up playing symbols.

Abstract: In a communication semiconductor integrated circuit device, an oscillator (VCO 10) of a PLL circuit can operate in a plurality of frequency bands. With a control voltage (Vc) of the oscillator fixed to a predetermined value (VDC), an oscillation frequency of the oscillator is measured for each band to be stored in a storage (18). When the PLL operates, a setting value to specify a band is compared with the measured frequency values stored in the storage. As a result of the comparison, a band to be actually used by the oscillator is determined.

Abstract: A pallet truck has a power unit including a main casing for housing drive apparatus and a platform onto which an operator may step and ride while controlling the truck. The casing includes at least one substantially rigid wall member and an operator support pad associated with the wall member. The support pad includes a main body having first and second ribbed portions with the first portion defining a deformable pocket.