A method and device for calibrating an RC oscillator, a storage medium and a processor are provided. The method may include: in a first communication time period, a frequency of a first RC oscillator is adjusted at a first communication frequency point; at the first communication frequency point, the frequency of the first RC oscillator is adjusted according to a default gear of the first RC oscillator sequentially, and at least one of a corresponding gear value and a corresponding frequency when the first device end may receive or may not receive data sent by a second device end is recorded; a first target frequency and a first target gear value of the first RC oscillator are determined according to the at least one of a corresponding gear value and a corresponding frequency; and the first device end is controlled to communicate with the second device end at a second communication frequency point which is determined by the first target gear value in a second communication time period.

An oscillation device includes an oscillator, an oscillation detector that detects an oscillation of the oscillator and outputs an oscillation detection signal, a phase shift controller that generates a phase shift signal to provide the drive signal as positive feedback to the oscillator, and an amplitude detector that detects an amplitude of the oscillation detection signal and outputs an oscillation amplitude signal. The oscillator is controlled based on the oscillation amplitude signal and the phase shift signal.

An oscillation device includes an oscillator, an oscillation detector that detects an oscillation of the oscillator and outputs an oscillation detection signal, a phase shift controller that generates a phase shift signal to provide the drive signal as positive feedback to the oscillator, and an amplitude detector that detects an amplitude of the oscillation detection signal and outputs an oscillation amplitude signal. The oscillator is controlled based on the oscillation amplitude signal and the phase shift signal.

In one form, a spread spectrum clock generator includes an oscillator and a digital modulator. The oscillator has a control input for setting an output frequency, and an output for providing a clock output signal. The digital modulator is responsive to the clock output signal to provide a control code to the control input of the oscillator as a periodic signal with a plurality of discrete steps, wherein the digital modulator provides said control code at each of said plurality of discrete steps for substantially a predetermined time.

In one form, a spread spectrum clock generator includes an oscillator and a digital modulator. The oscillator has a control input for setting an output frequency, and an output for providing a clock output signal. The digital modulator is responsive to the clock output signal to provide a control code to the control input of the oscillator as a periodic signal with a plurality of discrete steps, wherein the digital modulator provides said control code at each of said plurality of discrete steps for substantially a predetermined time.

An oscillator includes a power supply terminal, a ground terminal, a positive-side clock terminal, and a negative-side clock terminal. The power supply terminal is supplied with a high potential-side power supply voltage. The ground terminal is supplied with a low potential-side power supply voltage. The positive-side clock terminal outputs a positive-side clock signal of a differential clock signal. The negative-side clock terminal outputs a negative-side clock signal of the differential clock signal. The power supply terminal and the ground terminal are arranged side by side, and the positive-side clock terminal and the negative-side clock terminal are arranged side by side.

An oscillator includes a power supply terminal, a ground terminal, a positive-side clock terminal, and a negative-side clock terminal. The power supply terminal is supplied with a high potential-side power supply voltage. The ground terminal is supplied with a low potential-side power supply voltage. The positive-side clock terminal outputs a positive-side clock signal of a differential clock signal. The negative-side clock terminal outputs a negative-side clock signal of the differential clock signal. The power supply terminal and the ground terminal are arranged side by side, and the positive-side clock terminal and the negative-side clock terminal are arranged side by side.

A transmission system comprising: an output-terminal configured to provide an output-signal; a phase-shift oscillator comprising a plurality of phase-shifters, each configured to provide one of a plurality of phase-shifted-signals; and a controller configured to provide a selected one of the phase-shifted-signals to the output-signal as a transition in the output-signal, at an instant in time that is based on one or more of the plurality of phase-shifted-signals.

A transmission system comprising: an output-terminal configured to provide an output-signal; a phase-shift oscillator comprising a plurality of phase-shifters, each configured to provide one of a plurality of phase-shifted-signals; and a controller configured to provide a selected one of the phase-shifted-signals to the output-signal as a transition in the output-signal, at an instant in time that is based on one or more of the plurality of phase-shifted-signals.

A capacitance sensor includes flexible interdigitated electrodes and an uncomplicated, compact control circuit including a frequency meter, a resistance capacitance oscillator, a display, and a microcontroller to manage these components. In an exemplary method of use of the capacitance sensor to monitor known parameters of a fluid, the flexible electrodes may be inserted into a circular tubular conduit containing the fluid. As fluid flows past the electrodes, any discrepancies from the known parameters may be detected and signaled immediately.