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Method and apparatus for scaling the dynamic range of a receiver for continuously optimizing performance versus power consumption

US7299021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2002
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/109
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for operating a RF receiver. The method executes, during operation of the RF receiver, by periodically determining existing RF receiver operational conditions; determining RF receiver performance requirements based at least in part on the determined existing RF receiver operational conditions; and by allocating power consumption between RF receiver functional blocks in accordance with the determined RF receiver performance requirements and in accordance with a behavior model of at least one of the RF receiver as a whole and individual functional blocks of the RF receiver. The method may also monitor the resulting RF receiver signal quality to determine if allocation of power consumption has resulted in an optimum allocation of the power consumption.

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