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Digital frequency lock tuning system

US4476584A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1979
Grant dateOct 9, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03J5/0263
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tuning system for use in radio frequency multi-signal receiving systems, e.g a CATV converter, utilizes a closed feedback loop digital arrangement for channel selection (local oscillator frequency control) and channel fine tuning. The system may be implemented either via discrete hardware or through the use of microprocessor controlled apparatus.

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