Abstract:
In a circuit (1) comprising first and second transmission lines (11,12) with first and second line widths, the transmission lines (11,12) are coupled to each other via a coupling (13,14) with first and second coupling widths at its ends, such that a smaller one of the line widths and a larger one of the coupling widths are combined, and such that a larger one of the line widths and a smaller one of the coupling widths are combined. Such a coupling (13,14) introduces relatively small reflection coefficients, for example for distances between ends of the transmission lines (11,12) smaller than a wavelength of frequency signals to be exchanged via the transmission lines (11,12) and the coupling (13,14). The circuit (1) can then become more compact. The coupling (13,14) may comprise one single taper or may comprise a first taper (13) with a first, larger coupling width and a second taper (14) with a second, smaller coupling width.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an antenna diversity comprising a first and a second antenna element where the first antenna element is operated in an active mode whereas the second antenna element is operated in a parasitic mode. The present invention minimizes the amount of mismatch while still being able to maximize a predetermined signal quality criterion for the electromagnetic signal on the active path between the first antenna element and the transceiver. By providing a pre-selection unit 130 as well as a selection unit 140 for selecting an optimal adjustable impedance connected to the second antenna ensuring that the amount of said mismatch is below a predetermined threshold value and that simultaneously a predetermined quality criterion for the transceived electromagnetic signal is fulfilled best within the range determined by the allowable mismatch. The invention further relates to a method for operating such an antenna diversity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a RADAR transmitter for use in automotive vehicles, a method for generating a respective RADAR transmission signal and a modulation signal for control of an oscillating means for generation of the RADAR transmission signal. The RADAR signal, which may be generated according to the method of the invention by the transmitter by using a control signal for control of an oscillating means according to the invention, has a frequency spectrum with predetermined frequencies omitted such that it can easily comply with applicable regulations specified by the respective authorities. Therefore, the method, transmitter and modulation signal of the invention may also be used in any other RADAR applications where a frequency modulated RADAR signal is to be used and certain regulations with respect to the allowed use of transmission frequencies are to be met.
Abstract:
An apparatus simultaneously transmits at least a first signal and a second signal. Each one of those signals comprises a data sequence and a training sequence. The apparatus is arranged to simultaneously transmit a training sequence of the first signal and a data sequence of the second signal for improving the spectral efficiency and thus the data throughput.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an antenna diversity comprising a first and a second antenna element one of which is operated in an active mode whereas the other one of which is operated in a parasitic mode. It is the object of the present invention to further minimize the amount of mismatch by still being able to maximize a predetermined signal quality criterion for the electromagnetic signal on the active path between the active antenna and the transceiver. This object is solved by a switching unit 120 for either operating the first antenna element in the parasitic mode and simultaneously operating the second antenna element in the active mode or vice versa and by providing a pre-selection unit 130 as well as a selection unit 140 for selecting an optimal configuration for the antenna diversity ensuring that the amount of said mismatch is below a predetermined threshold value and that simultaneously a predetermined quality criterion for the transceived electromagnetic signal is fulfilled best. The antenna diversity further comprises a control unit 150 for adjusting said selected configuration. The invention further relates to a method for operating such an antenna diversity.
Abstract:
In summary, a cancellation scheme for cancelling an effect of a direct feed- through from an output of a transmitter to an input of a receiver is proposed. The cancellation scheme comprises receiving a signal originating from the transmitter using a pseudo-noise code modulation based on a pseudo-random binary sequence signal in the receiver (S101), multiplying a signal generated based on the pseudo-random binary sequence signal by a programmable factor (S102) and subtracting a multiplication result from a signal generated based on the signal received by the receiver (S103). It enables a precise cancellation of the effect of the direct feed-through. Thus, digital noise occurring in the receiver due to the direct feed-through can be reduced. As a result, the maximum range of a radar system provided with the receiver can be increased and/or isolation requirements between transmit and receive antennas can be relaxed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a RADAR transmitter for use in automotive vehicles, a method for generating a respective RADAR transmission signal and a modulation signal for control of an oscillating means for generation of the RADAR transmission signal. The RADAR signal, which may be generated according to the method of the invention by the transmitter by using a control signal for control of an oscillating means according to the invention, has a frequency spectrum with predetermined frequencies omitted such that it can easily comply with applicable regulations specified by the respective authorities. Therefore, the method, transmitter and modulation signal of the invention may also be used in any other RADAR applications where a frequency modulated RADAR signal is to be used and certain regulations with respect to the allowed use of transmission frequencies are to be met.
Abstract:
The invention relates to multi-band resonator circuits with inductors and capacitors. These resonator circuits are realized on integrated circuits. The inductors are realized according to the invention within one single coil comprising a center (2) tap and intermediate taps (4, 6).