Abstract:
The present subject matter is directed to an adaptive load circuit for use with traffic light control systems so as to permit operation using low current consumption lamps where the traffic light control systems were originally manufactured for operation with higher current consuming lamps. The adaptive load circuit provides a mechanism whereby an existing traffic light control system is fooled into accepting use of a low current consuming lamp by creating a specifically timed signal during an interval that the traffic light control system normally checks to determined lamp load characteristics.
Abstract:
A method for varying gain exponentially with respect to a control signal is provided. The method includes receiving a primary control signal. A secondary control signal is generated based on the primary control signal. The secondary control signal is provided to a variable gain amplifier and is operable to exponentially vary a gain for the variable gain amplifier with respect to the primary control signal.
Abstract:
A high-speed phase-frequency detection module is described to function at very high frequencies and to produce very low jitter. In one embodiment, high-speed phase-frequency detection module includes a PFD with edge-triggered asynchronous-reset true-single-phase-clocking (“TSPC”) D flip-flops that have very short CLK to Q and Reset to Q time delays. In one embodiment, the high-speed phase-frequency detection module includes a charge pump, without replica or feedback, that can respond to the very narrow pulses from the PFD and produce output voltages with small ripple, thus leading to low VCO output jitter.
Abstract:
The present subject matter is directed to an adaptive load circuit for use with traffic light control systems so as to permit operation using low current consumption lamps where the traffic light control systems were originally manufactured for operation with higher current consuming lamps. The adaptive load circuit provides a mechanism whereby an existing traffic light control system is fooled into accepting use of a low current consuming lamp by creating a specifically timed signal during an interval that the traffic light control system normally checks to determined lamp load characteristics.
Abstract:
A method for generating a temperature-compensated control signal is provided. The method includes receiving a constant control signal. A temperature-compensated control signal is generated based on the constant control signal. The temperature-compensated control signal is provided to a variable gain amplifier. The temperature-compensated control signal is operable to cause the variable gain amplifier to function independently of temperature.
Abstract:
A method for generating a temperature-compensated control signal is provided. The method includes receiving a constant control signal. A temperature-compensated control signal is generated based on the constant control signal. The temperature-compensated control signal is provided to a variable gain amplifier. The temperature-compensated control signal is operable to cause the variable gain amplifier to function independently of temperature.
Abstract:
A method for varying gain exponentially with respect to a control signal is provided. The method includes receiving a primary control signal. A secondary control signal is generated based on the primary control signal. The secondary control signal is provided to a variable gain amplifier and is operable to exponentially vary a gain for the variable gain amplifier with respect to the primary control signal.
Abstract:
A method for varying gain exponentially with respect to a control signal is provided. The method includes receiving a primary control signal. A secondary control signal is generated based on the primary control signal. The secondary control signal is provided to a variable gain amplifier and is operable to exponentially vary a gain for the variable gain amplifier with respect to the primary control signal.
Abstract:
A method for varying gain exponentially with respect to a control signal is provided. The method includes receiving a primary control signal. A secondary control signal is generated based on the primary control signal. The secondary control signal is provided to a variable gain amplifier and is operable to exponentially vary a gain for the variable gain amplifier with respect to the primary control signal.
Abstract:
An adjustable RF microwave tuning post for use in an RF cavity is disclosed. It is comprised of a flexible integrally-formed hollow tuning post disposed in the RF cavity. A drive shaft extending internally of the tuning post is provided to vary the dimensions of the tuning post. The drive shaft is connected to the tuning post at the top end thereof and connected at the other end of the drive shaft to an adjusting nut. The tuning post is made flexible by the use of bellows, which in a preferred embodiment of the invention is located along the side walls thereof.