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Random pattern weight control by pseudo random bit pattern generator initialization

US6983407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2003
Grant dateJan 3, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/84
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of pseudo random bit-pattern generators (PRPGs), advantageously linear feedback shift registers (LFSRs), having predetermined lengths and individual different tap locations for providing a respective sequence of pseudorandom bit-patterns. An output from a predetermined respective tap location at each LFSR is fed to a common OR-gate, a selected subset of the LFSRs are initialized with all bit storing locations to “0” in order to generate a respective permanent “0”-bit sequence, and the output of the OR-gate is used for reading the weighted or flat random bit output-pattern thereof. By controlling the number of zero-set LFSRs—a subset of the LFSRs—the weight of the generated output-pattern can be controlled.

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