Method and apparatus for generating waveforms using adiabatic circuitry

In an adiabatic waveform generation circuit, a method of generating first and second oscillating waveforms, the method comprising the steps of:

• generating the first and second oscillating waveforms approximately 180 degrees out of phase from one another at first and second oscillating outputs of an oscillation circuit;
• replenishing the first and second oscillating waveforms with first and second replenishing outputs respectively of a replenishing circuit, the first and second replenishing outputs generated in response to an enable signal;
• and
• controlling a frequency of oscillation of the first and second oscillating waveforms with first and second control signals coupled to the replenishing circuit.

An adiabatic waveform generation circuit, comprising:

• waveform generation means for generating first and second oscillating outputs;
• replenishing means coupled to the waveform generation means for replenishing the first and second oscillating outputs;
• control means coupled to the waveform generation means and the replenishing means for controlling a frequency of oscillation of the first and second oscillating outputs;
• and
• enabling means for enabling the waveform generation means to generate the first and second oscillating waveforms.

An adiabatic waveform generation circuit, comprising:

• an oscillating circuit generating first and second oscillating outputs, the oscillating circuit coupled to an enable input, the oscillating circuit generating the first and second oscillating inputs in response to the enable input;
• a replenishing circuit generating first and second replenishing outputs coupled to the oscillating circuit;
• and
• a control circuit generating first and second control signals coupled to the replenishing circuit, the control circuit further coupled to one of the first and second oscillating outputs, the control circuit controlling a frequency of oscillation of the oscillating circuit, the control circuit coupled to receive a reference clock signal, the control circuit generating the first and second control signals in response to the reference clock signal and the first oscillating output.