Pulse generator and method of generating pulses, such as for template generation in impulse radio systems
US7746144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/71637
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The pulse generator comprises: a delay line arranged to receive a digital input signal and to produce a plurality of delay line output signals; first and second pulse generator blocks comprising logic circuitry arranged to generate a plurality of successive first output pulses in response to said different delay line output signals; and pulse combiner circuitry arranged to combine said first output pulses to produce second output pulses. The first pulse generator block is arranged to be responsive to rising edges of said input signal, and the second pulse generator blocks is responsive to falling edges of said input signal. Thus, both rising and falling edges of said input signal are used to create pulses. The device can be used in impulse radio transmitters and receivers.
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