System and method for detecting radio frequency signals over a range of powers
US8073411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03G3/3042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a power detection circuit for use in a wireless transmitting device. The circuit makes use of multiple gain paths so that two or more scaling factors are provided. Each scaling factor allows the detector circuit to provide more ADC levels per dB and thus provide accurate power control over a wider power range than through the use of a single gain path and a single scaling factor.
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