Abstract:
A filling mass for low-temperature regenerators comprising one or more of the compounds of the formula A.sub.1-x B.sub.x Rh.sub.1-y X.sub.y, wherein A = Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy or a mixture thereof, wherein B = Ho, Er, Tm, Yb or a mixture thereof, wherein X = Cu, Zn, Ru, Pd, Ag, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au or a mixture thereof, and wherein 0.ltoreq..times..ltoreq.1 and 0.ltoreq.y
Abstract:
In a latch circuit having a bistable pair of cross connected transistors of a first polarity and a third transistor of a second polarity, a current signal greater than a bias current is received at a latch circuit port, amplified with the third transistor, and applied to the latch circuit port. This decreases the time in which the latch circuit port receiving the current signal greater than the bias current reaches a steady state voltage.
Abstract:
Provided is a method and system for controlling current characteristics in a transceiver having a transmitter. The transmitter includes a plurality of current cells. Each cell is configurable for operating in different modes. The method includes determining a first probability associated with transmitting data at a particular symbolic level and determining a second probability associated with each cell being used during a transmission at the particular symbolic level. Next, one of the modes for each cell is selected in accordance with anticipated performance requirements. An average current of the transmitter is then calculated based upon the determined first and second probabilities and the selected modes.
Abstract:
A programmable gain attenuator includes a termination resistor. A first termination switch connects one side of the termination resistor to a first output. A second termination switch connects another side of the termination resistor to a second output. A first resistor ladder is arranged between a first input and the first side of the termination resistor. A first plurality of switches connect a corresponding tap from the first resistor ladder to the first output. A second resistor ladder is arranged between a second input and the second side of the termination resistor. A second plurality of switches connect a corresponding tap from the second resistor ladder to the second output. A first switch of the first plurality of switches is turned on, followed by a second switch of first plurality of switches turned off, followed by a third switch of first plurality of switches turned on. A first switch of the second plurality of switches is turned on, followed by a second switch of second plurality of switches turned off, followed by a third switch of second plurality of switches turned on.
Abstract:
A differential comparator with improved bit-error rate performance operating with a low supply voltage. The differential comparator includes a first pair of transistors receiving a differential input. A second pair of transistors is coupled to the first pair of transistors. A pair of resistive elements is connected between the first pair and second pair of transistors so as to increase bias currents shared by the first and second pairs of transistors. The increased bias currents reduce a time required by the differential comparator to transition from a meta-stable state to a stable state, thereby improving a bit-error rate of the differential comparator. The resistive elements can use linear resistors or transmission gates. Gates of either the first or second pair of transistors can provide an output.
Abstract:
A method for reducing bit errors in an analog to digital converter having an array of comparators. The outputs of first and second comparators are received as in inputs to an Exclusive OR gate. The first and second comparators are separated in the array by a third comparator. The output of the Exclusive OR gate is used to determine if the third comparator is in a metastable condition. If the third comparator is in a metastable condition, the bias current of the latch circuit of the third comparator is increased to increase the rate at which the third comparator transitions to a steady state.
Abstract:
Provided is a method and system for controlling current characteristics in a transceiver having a transmitter. The transmitter includes a plurality of current cells. Each cell is configurable for operating in different modes. The method includes determining a first probability associated with transmitting data at a particular symbolic level and determining a second probability associated with each cell being used during a transmission at the particular symbolic level. Next, one of the modes for each cell is selected in accordance with anticipated performance requirements. An average current of the transmitter is then calculated based upon the determined first and second probabilities and the selected modes.
Abstract:
Provided is a circuit to perform single-ended to differential conversion while providing common-mode voltage control. The circuit includes a converter to convert a single-ended signal to a differential signal and a stabilizing circuit adapted to receive the differential signal. The stabilizing circuit includes a sensor configured to sense a common-mode voltage level of the differential signal and a comparator having an output port coupled to the converter. The comparator is configured to compare the differential signal common-mode voltage level with a reference signal common-mode voltage level and produce an adjusting signal based upon the comparison. The adjusting signal is applied to the converter via the output port and is operative to adjust a subsequent common-mode voltage level of the differential signal.
Abstract:
This invention relates to elementary and complex coupling devices. In particular, such coupling devices may be used for supporting radar, antenna or optical sensor equipment, notably on vessels. The invention is an elementary coupling device comprising a means for stiffening the elementary coupling device against torsion. Means are provided for linking the stiffening means for stiffening to a second object to be coupled. First hinging means for hinging each linking means directly or indirectly on the second object to be coupled at two separate points. Two second hinging means for hinging the means for stiffening on each means for linking at two separate points. Hinging means for hinging the stiffening means are provided directly or indirectly on a first object to be coupled at two separate points. A complex coupling device comprising three of these elementary coupling devices.
Abstract:
Provided is a circuit to perform single-ended to differential conversion while providing common-mode voltage control. The circuit includes a converter to convert a single-ended signal to a differential signal and a stabilizing circuit adapted to receive the differential signal. The stabilizing circuit includes a sensor configured to sense a common-mode voltage level of the differential signal and a comparator having an output port coupled to the converter. The comparator is configured to compare the differential signal common-mode voltage level with a reference signal common-mode voltage level and produce an adjusting signal based upon the comparison. The adjusting signal is applied to the converter via the output port and is operative to adjust a subsequent common-mode voltage level of the differential signal.