Pulse transmitters having multiple outputs in phase relationship and methods of operation
US7515097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/933
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transmitter provides a plurality of output signals. The transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The modulator provides a modulated signal responsive to the processor. The modulated signal includes an amplitude modulated radio frequency for transmitting a pulse. The first circuit provides a first output signal, responsive to and with higher power than the modulated signal. The first output signal has a first phase during transmitting of the pulse. The second circuit provides a second output signal, responsive to and with higher power than the modulated signal. The second output signal has a second phase during transmitting of the pulse. The second phase is controlled by the second circuit in accordance with the first phase, the second phase, and indicia of a third phase provided by the processor.
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