Trimming method and apparatus for voltage controlled delay loop with central interpolator

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for trimming a desired delay element in a voltage controlled delay loop. The disclosed trimming process comprises the steps of obtaining a first phase signal of a reference clock; applying the first phase signal along a first path to the desired delay element and a common delay element connected in series to the desired delay element; applying the reference clock along a second path to a first delay element and the common delay element; measuring a delay difference between the first and second paths at an output of the common delay element; and adjusting a delay of the desired delay element based on the measured delay difference. The trimming method may be repeated for each delay element in a voltage controlled delay loop.

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