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Self-calibrating writer

US7728618B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2007
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/0278
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with the invention, a method, system and apparatus are presented that matches the output impedance of a driver to the impedance of a transmission line. A method for matching the impedance between a driver and a transmission line, wherein the transmission line is between the driver and a load can include transmitting a first pulse from the driver to the load through the transmission line, wherein a first reflection from the transmitted first pulse occurs after a first time, measuring a second reflection from the transmitted first pulse after a second time, and adjusting the calibration of the driver in response to the measured second reflection.

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