Abstract:
A radio frequency mixer (12) utilizing frequency and bias compensation for improved performance characteristics. The radio frequency mixer (12) receives bias signals that are dependent on the power supply voltage (VCCM) levels to internally balance the local oscillation (10) received and mix the perfectly bias balanced internally generated oscillation signal with the radio frequency input.
Abstract:
A method and a circuit for self-calibration and testing QPSK transmitter/receiver IC's is provided. The method and circuit enable variable error parameters such as gain mismatch, offset voltages, and phase errors inherent in the circuit and signals to be measured and taken into account by the digital signal processors for minimum bit error rates during cellular communications.
Abstract:
A high-speed/high-slew-rate tri-modal all bipolar buffer/switch includes a unity-gain amplifier (20), a voltage source (70), and a maximum level detector (30) and a minimum level detector (40) adjusting a current source (60) to sink or source current as required to quickly make the output voltage of the switch equal to the input voltage of the switch. The maximum level detector (30) and the minimum level detector (40) compare the output voltage to the input voltage. If the output voltage does not equal the input voltage, the current source acts (60) as either a sink or source to make the output voltage equal the input voltage. In addition, the voltage switch holds a constant d.c. voltage at the output of the switch when the switch is powered down.
Abstract:
Self-oscillation of a prescalar circuit is avoided by including offset generators on the inputs of the prescalar circuit. This ensures that when the transistors in one differential pair in the prescalar circuit transition from ON to OFF, the other differential pair if transistors will not transition. As a result, spikes are prevented in the differential pair that does not have a transition. A quadrature signal generator constructed with such a prescalar circuit provides an accurate output despite weak or non-existent input signals.
Abstract:
A comparator has a simple high frequency signal path from input to output formed by two differentially connected transistors (Q1, Q2) with an output transistor (Q8, Q3) connected to each. A current control circuit maintains a constant total current flowing through the differentially connected transistors (Q1, Q2). The ratio of currents flowing through the differentially connected transistors (Q1, Q2) is initially set by a control circuit (I1, I2), so that the output of the comparator is predictable when powered up. The control circuit then gradually releases control, so that there is a smooth transfer to control by a reference signal input to the comparator.
Abstract:
A new addition to log amplifiers for received signal strength indication in cellular telephony and telecommunications applications extends the large signal end of the signal strength curve by adding rectifiers to the input of an intermediate frequency amplifier, without degrading the noise figure or impedance characteristics thereof. The new addition to log amplifier outputs a signal whihc is linearly related to an input signal to the log amplifier.
Abstract:
A quadrature modulator and a method of calibrating same by applying a first test tone signal to an in-phase modulation branch input of the modulator and a ninety degree phase-shifted version of the first test tone signal to a quadrature modulation branch input of the modulator. The carrier leakage level in an output signal of the modulator is measured and in response base band dc offset voltages are adjusted to minimize the carrier leakage. A second test tone signal is applied to the in-phase modulation branch input and a ninety degree phase-shifted version of the second test tone signal to the quadrature modulation branch input. The level of an undesired upper sideband frequency component in the output signal is measured and in response base band gains the in-phase and quadrature modulation branches and a local oscillator phase error are adjusted to minimize the undesired sideband.