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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2000
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2000
Ludwig Hofmann, Ilmmuenster, DE;
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Munich, DE;
Abstract
A circuit for generating a modulated signal contains a reference oscillator for generating a reference signal, a digital synthesis circuit having a clock input and an addition value input for generating a synthesis signal, and a phase comparator for generating a tuning signal depending on the result of a comparison of the phase of the reference signal with the phase of the synthesis signal. An oscillator is provided, which is controlled in a manner dependent on the tuning signal and serves for generating the modulated signal and a further oscillator signal, from which a clock signal present at the clock input of the digital synthesis circuit can be derived. The circuit has a drive device, which generates a digital drive signal from carrier frequency and modulation signals. The drive signal being present at the addition value input of the digital synthesis circuit. A circuit of this type provides a modulated signal having a high phase and frequency accuracy, has a low outlay on components and is readily integrable.