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Phase or delay control in multi-channel RF applications

US10564274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2017
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/0254
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling phase or delay in multi-channel radio frequency applications. The system includes a local oscillator, a frequency generator, a clock buffer, a plurality of mixers and a plurality of filters. The frequency generator generates an intermediate frequency output signal which can be received by the clock buffer. The clock buffer creates multiple phase-adjusted reference frequency signals that are each different in phase. A local oscillator generates a plurality of local oscillator signals having the same frequency and phase. A plurality of mixers produce a plurality of RF signals based at least in part on the plurality of local oscillator signals and the plurality of phase-shifted reference frequency signals.

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