Method and apparatus for matching an impedance of a driver to an impedance of a transmission line
US7961002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
Classification
- 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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