Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Ultra wideband on-chip pulse generator
- Patent Title (中): 超宽带片上脉冲发生器
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Application No.: US12354108Application Date: 2009-01-15
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Publication No.: US08427242B2Publication Date: 2013-04-23
- Inventor: Dani Raphaeli , Guy Shasha
- Applicant: Dani Raphaeli , Guy Shasha
- Applicant Address: US CA Oakland
- Assignee: Zebra Enterprises Solutions Corp.
- Current Assignee: Zebra Enterprises Solutions Corp.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Oakland
- Agency: Alston & Bird LLP
- Main IPC: H03L7/085
- IPC: H03L7/085

Abstract:
A method for generating an UWB pulses based on LC oscillator topology. Fast turn on of the oscillator is achieved by creating large asymmetry in a normally symmetrical topology which is used in a typical differential type oscillator. One method for achieving large asymmetry is activating one branch of a differential pair of branches for a short duration before activating both branches in a normal operation. The bandwidth of the pulse is controlled by modifying the duration of the oscillator activation. Fast turn on and turn off is essential for high bandwidth generation. The method is adaptable for generating binary phase shift keying (BPSK) modulation. Selecting the activated branch of a fully symmetrical topology controls the output phase and creates two possibilities which differ exactly by 180 degrees. In a preferred embodiment, all the pulse generator components are on-clip leading to a low cost solution. The circuit can generate high power pulses directly on a load. It is also an option to add an amplifier to drive the output and separate the load from the oscillator. This method generate high power, stable pulses under varying practical conditions like process changes, VDD changes and temperature changes.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100177803A1 ULTRA WIDEBAND ON-CHIP PULSE GENERATOR Public/Granted day:2010-07-15
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