Phase-locked loop with charge distribution

摘要

According to the preferred embodiment, an improved feedforward path is provided that improves the frequency response and reduces the output jitter of a phase-locked loop. Specifically, the frequency response is improved by providing a zero in the frequency response of the phase-locked loop by means of a feedforward path. The feedforward path delivers a feedforward charge to the oscillator of the phase-locked loop. According to the preferred embodiment, the feedforward path reorders the feedforward charge, such that the feedforward charge is stored and distributed equally across all the phase-locked loop output signal sub-cycles.