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Signal processing device, signal processing method, reception device, transmission/reception device, communication module, and electronic device

US8508396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2009
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F3/087
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

It is possible to reduce a noise component mixed in an analog signal while suppressing increase of power consumption. An amplification unit amplifies the inputted analog signal and converts the amplified signal into a digital signal of a predetermined format for output. The amplification unit includes: an analog circuit unit for processing an analog signal; and a digital circuit unit for processing a digital signal; wherein the circuits are arranged on a substrate. The analog circuit unit includes: an amplification circuit for amplifying the inputted analog signal; and an LPF for cutting off a high frequency component of the amplified analog signal. The digital circuit unit includes: a rectification circuit which rectifies a waveform of the signal whose high-frequency component is cut off; and digital output circuit which converts the waveform-rectified signal into a digital signal of a predetermined format for output.

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