Abstract:
A module and method for automatically detecting and switching between FXO and FXS interfaces via a single RJ11 is disclosed. The module comprises a RJ11 jack, a USB controller, a modem element, a SLIC module and a DAA module, wherein the USB controller is electrically coupled with a computer for automatically detecting whether a PSTN phone line or a traditional telephone is plugged into the RJ11 jack. According to the detection, the telephone can be connected to the Internet for making and answering a VoIP call via the computer; the computer can be connected to the Internet for making and answering a VoIP call via the modem element; or the computer can make/answer a call to/from the PSTN.
Abstract:
An integrated single-sideband modulator comprises six integrated capacitors C1-C6 and first switch means alternately connecting C1 and C2 as feedback capacitors across a differential input operational amplifier A1. The amplifier has a virtual ground potential on its inverting input terminal for causing it to operate as a voltage source and render the circuit relatively insensitive to parasitic capacitance effects associated with capacitor plates. Second switch means cooperates with A1, C1 and C2 and is responsive to 4-phase clock signals for driving input capacitors C3-C6 so as to convert first and second quadrature-phase input signal voltages into first and second electrical charge flow signals on the inverting input terminal that are a function of products of representations of the first and second voltages in switch state time intervals and associated pulse trains which have a 90.degree. phase difference therebetween and a repetitive pattern such as +1, +1, -1, -1, etc. The amplifier and feedback capacitors combine the charge signals for producing a single-sideband signal on A1's output terminal. This circuit is converted to a balanced modulator by omitting C5 and C6. In an alternate embodiment of a single sideband modulator that requires only a pair of switched capacitors C11 and C12, a 4-phase switch means alternately charges C11 and C12 with associated ones of the quadrature-phase input signal voltages while alternately connecting C12 and C11 as feedback capacitors across A1, the polarity of each capacitors feedback voltage being reversed each time that capacitor is connected across the amplifier. This circuit is operated as a balanced modulator by omitting one of the capacitors.
Abstract:
An integrated single-sideband modulator comprises six integrated capacitors C1-C6 and first switch means alternately connecting C1 and C2 as feedback capacitors across a differential input operational amplifier A1. The amplifier has a virtual ground potential on its inverting input terminal for causing it to operate as a voltage source and render the circuit relatively insensitive to parasitic capacitance effects associated with capacitor plates. Second switch means cooperates with A1, C1 and C2 and is responsive to 4-phase clock signals for driving input capacitors C3-C6 so as to convert first and second quadrature-phase input signal voltages into first and second electrical charge flow signals on the inverting input terminal that are a function of products of representations of the first and second voltages in switch state time intervals and associated pulse trains which have a 90.degree. phase difference therebetween and a repetitive pattern such as +1, +1, -1, -1, etc. The amplifier and feedback capacitors combine the charge signals for producing a single-sideband signal on A1's output terminal. This circuit is converted to a balanced modulator by omitting C5 and C6. In an alternate embodiment of a single sidebank modulator that requires only a pair of switched capacitors C11 and C12, a 4-phase switch means alternately charges C11 and C12 with associated ones of the quadrature-phase input signal voltages while alternately connecting C12 and C11 as feedback capacitors across A1, the polarity of each capacitor's feedback voltage being reversed each time that capacitor is connected across the amplifier. This circuit is operated as a balanced modulator by omitting one of the capacitors.
Abstract:
A first embodiment of an integrable switched capacitor modulator comprises a differential input operational amplifier A1 having a virtual ground potential impressed on its inverting input terminal; capacitors C1, C2 and C3; and switch means operative for alternately (1) charging C1 with an input voltage while connecting C2 and C3 in series with A1 and across it, respectively, for causing it to produce an inverted version of the input voltage, and (2) discharging C2 and C3 while connecting the sample of the input voltage on C1 across A1 for causing it to output a non-inverted sample of the input voltage. The modulated output signal from A1 is preferrably bandpass filtered to eliminate baseband spectral components fed through A1 when C2 is connected in series with the input terminal thereof. In a second embodiment which is insensitive to feedthrough and which requires only two capacitors C1 and C4, the switch means alternately (1) charges C1 with the input voltage while connecting a prior sample of the input voltage on C4 across A1 for causing it to output an inverted sample of the input voltage, and (2) changes C4 with the input signal while connecting the sample of the input voltage on C1 across A1 in the opposite polarity for causing it to output a non-inverted sample of the input voltage. This embodiment has particular advantage as a demodulator since the built-in sample-and-hold function provides low pass filtering of the output signal of A1.
Abstract:
A switched capacitor N-path filter in which all capacitors that introduce delay in the paths, in that they have memory and are characterized such that the new charge flow into each such capacitor during each commutation cycle depends on the old charge on it from the previous commutation cycle, are replaced with an associated plurality of N-commutating capacitors.
Abstract:
This invention provides methods and compositions for assembling biological constructs (e.g., plasmids, transformed cells, etc.). In certain embodiments the methods involve encapsulating separate components of the biological construct each in a fluid droplet confined in a fluid channel; optionally mixing droplets from different fluid channels to form a sequenced order of droplets carrying different components of the biological construct in a channel or chamber; and optionally combining two or more droplets each containing different components of the biological construct to permit the components to react with each other in one or more reactions contributing to the assembly of the biological construct.
Abstract:
This invention provides methods and compositions for assembling biological constructs (e.g., plasmids, transformed cells, etc.). In certain embodiments the methods involve encapsulating separate components of said biological construct each in a fluid droplet confined in a fluid channel; optionally mixing droplets from different fluid channels to for a sequenced order of droplets carrying different components of said biological construct in a channel or chamber; and optionally combining two or more droplets each containing different components of said biological construct to permit said components to react with each other in one or more reactions contributing to the assembly of said biological construct.
Abstract:
A system for monitoring wafer throughput per hour in a wafer furnace includes a database, an analysis unit, a comparison unit, and an output unit. The database includes two or more operation histories of the wafer furnace. The analysis unit is coupled to the database. The analysis unit includes logic that retrieves at least one operation history from the database, determines a standard process time and a specification range for the retrieved operation history, and receives a current process time for the current process. The comparison unit, which is coupled to the analysis unit, includes logic that compares the standard process time and the specification range to the current process time. The output unit, which is coupled to the comparison unit, includes logic that outputs a comparison result. A method for monitoring wafer throughput per hour in a wafer furnace also is described.
Abstract:
A thermocautery block is formed by mixing alumina, zirconium silicate, feldspar, pottery stone, siliceous limestone, kaolin, Gairome clay (Japan), and black soil with water; evenly stirring the mixture; compressing, dehydrating, and extruding the mixture into polygonal blocks; and drying, kilning, and cooling the blocks. The thermocautery block has a high density and a hardness higher than 6.0, and could store thermal energy after being heated for a short time. The stored thermal energy is progressively released via superficial areas of the block other than corners thereof to produce the effect of progressive temperature rise.
Abstract:
An integrated single-sideband modulator comprises six integrated capacitors C1-C6 and first switch means alternately connecting C1 and C2 as feedback capacitors across a differential input operational amplifier A1. The amplifier has a virtual ground potential on its inverting input terminal for causing it to operate as a voltage source and render the circuit relatively insensitive to parasitic capacitance effects associated with capacitor plates. Second switch means cooperates with A1, C1 and C2 and is responsive to 4-phase clock signals for driving input capacitors C3-C6 so as to convert first and second quadrature-phase input signal voltages into first and second electrical charge flow signals on the inverting input terminal that are a function of products of representations of the first and second voltages in switch state time intervals and associated pulse trains which have a 90.degree. phase difference therebetween and a repetitive pattern such as +1, +1, -1, -1, etc. The amplifier and feedback capacitors combine the charge signals for producing a single-sideband signal on A1's output terminal. This circuit is converted to a balanced modulator by omitting C5 and C6. In an alternate embodiment of a single sideband modulator that requires only a pair of switched capacitors C11 and C12, a 4-phase switch means alternately charges C11 and C12 with associated ones of the quadrature-phase input signal voltages while alternately connecting C12 and C11 as feedback capacitors across A1, the polarity of each capacitors feedback voltage being reversed each time that capacitor is connected across the amplifier. This circuit is operated as a balanced modulator by omitting one of the capacitors.