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Multi-segment gain control system

US7496338B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G3/3068
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multi-segment gain control system. Apparatus is provided for a multi-segment gain control. The apparatus includes logic to convert a gain control signal to an exponential signal, and logic to map the exponential signal to multiple control signals that are used to control multiple gain stages to produce linear multi-segment gain control.

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