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Variable preemphasis/deemphasis network

US4760602A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1986
Grant dateJul 26, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G9/025
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A variable preemphasis/deemphasis network is disclosed which is coupled between audio input and output terminals. The network exhibits a family of transfer function response characteristics which vary between a full deemphasis characteristic H(f) and a full emphasis characteristic 1/H(f) in response to a control signal and exhibits complementary transfer function response characteristics in response to reciprocal valued control signals. The network includes a signal filter which determines the shape of the transfer function response characteristic, and a gain controlled amplifier which determines which one of the family of transfer function response characteristics is exhibited in response to the control signal.

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