Methods, algorithms, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for
increasing voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) operational frequency
ranges are disclosed. In one embodiment, a VCO can include 2n+1
transconductors configured to provide an oscillating signal, where
n.gtoreq.1; a selectable supply voltage coupled to each of the
transconductors, where a frequency range of the oscillating signal is
related to the selectable supply voltage; and an adjustable input
voltage, where a frequency of the VCO depends on a value of the
adjustable input voltage. Also, the VCO may include a voltage regulator
configured to provide the supply voltage and/or a selecting circuit
configured to select a reference voltage (e.g., from the voltage
regulator can produce the supply voltage). Embodiments of the present
invention can advantageously provide a cost effective approach for
enhancing VCO frequency ranges from a singly VCO, suitable for
phase-locked loop (PLL) applications.