Line-powered modem with capacitive isolation
US5655010A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M11/06
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modem is disclosed which is separated into two parts, a first modem circuit consisting of digital circuits, and a second modem circuit consisting of a CODEC and analog circuits. The two modem circuits are separately powered by a first and second power source, respectively, and connected by an isolation circuit. The second power source derives all of its power from the telephone line to which the modem is connected. The portions of the isolation circuit which transfer data and control signals between the first and second modem circuits are constructed using coupling capacitors and latch circuits, and a similar capacitor is connected between the reference grounds of the first and second power sources. Each latch circuit uses a nand gate having two inputs, one of which is connected to momentarily receive a potential equivalent to logical zero, thereby providing a reset when the modem is first energized.
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