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Calibrating received signal measurements in a digital subscriber line device

US8102903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2007
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/30
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for calibrating received signal measurements in a digital subscriber line (DSL) device are disclosed. In an exemplary method, a received signal level is measured for each of one or more subcarriers of a digital subscriber line signal and converted into a corresponding measured power level. A corrected received power level is calculated as a function of the measured power level, a reference input impedance value, a nominal loop impedance value, and a pre-determined input impedance value for the DSL device.

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