Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: : Frequency division is a key application of flip-flops, particularly in wideband frequency synthesizers based on phase-locked loops (PLLs). In such systems, the high-frequency output from the voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) is typically fed directly into a prescaler, also known as an N/N+1 counter, which serves as a critical building block. As semiconductor technology continues to scale down, both the channel length and supply voltage are significantly reduced. Consequently, the prescaler must operate reliably at higher frequencies and under lower voltage conditions.
Authors: G. Vimala, F. Vincy Lloyd
Institution: Bharath University
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413877780