Phase locked loop, phase detecting method for the phase locked loop, and receiver using the same

Abstract

A Phase Locked Loop (PLL) is provided for improving acquisition performance in an acquisition state, while preventing performance degradation in a steady state under a low SNR environment, during phase detection, a phase detecting method for the PLL, and a receiver using the same. The PLL determines a period to which an input signal belongs according to the input signal and a feedback signal, outputs an error signal corresponding to the input signal by using a formula (or algorithm) set for the determined period, oscillates a predetermined frequency signal according to the error signal, and feeds back the oscillated signal.