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Combined RF detector and RF attenuator with concurrent outputs

US9048787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2011
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/21157
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Radio Frequency (RF) signal conditioning circuitry, which includes RF detection circuitry and RF attenuation circuitry is disclosed. The RF detection circuitry receives and detects an RF sample signal to provide an RF detection signal. The RF attenuation circuitry has an attenuation circuitry input, and receives and attenuates the RF sample signal via the attenuation circuitry input to provide an attenuated RF signal. The RF attenuation circuitry presents an attenuation circuitry input impedance at the attenuation circuitry input. The attenuated RF signal and the RF detection signal are provided concurrently.

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