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;
randomly selecting at least one clock pulse from the single frequency clock signal;
delaying at least one of the randomly selected clock pulses by a random delay time 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; randomly selecting at least one clock pulse from the single frequency clock signal; delaying at least one of the randomly selected clock pulses by a random delay time to generate a spread spectrum clock signal; sampling the input signal using the spread spectrum clock signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13)
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6. A device for sampling an input signal, the device comprising:
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a selector configured to randomly select at least one clock pulse from a single frequency clock signal; a delay circuit configured to delay the at least one randomly selected clock pulse selected by the selector by a random delay time; a generator configured to generate a spread spectrum clock signal from the selected and delayed clock pulses; a sampling circuit configured to sample the input signal using the spread spectrum clock signal. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15)
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