METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SAMPLING AN INPUT SIGNAL
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1. A method for sampling an input signal, the method comprising:
- providing a single frequency clock signal;
selecting clock pulses from the single frequency clock signal in a random manner to generate a spread spectrum clock signal;
sampling the input signal using the spread spectrum clock signal.
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Abstract
In accordance with various embodiments, a method for sampling an input signal may be provided, wherein the method may include providing a single frequency clock signal; selecting clock pulses from the single frequency clock signal in a random manner to generate a spread spectrum clock signal; and sampling the input signal using the spread spectrum clock signal. A corresponding device for sampling an input signal may be provided.
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1. A method for sampling an input signal, the method comprising:
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providing a single frequency clock signal; selecting clock pulses from the single frequency clock signal in a random manner to generate a spread spectrum clock signal; sampling the input signal using the spread spectrum clock signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A device for sampling an input signal, the device comprising:
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a selector configured to select clock pulses from a single frequency clock signal in a random manner; a generator configured to generate a spread spectrum clock signal from the selected clock pulses; a sampling circuit configured to sample the input signal using the spread spectrum clock signal. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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