公开(公告)号：EP1490708A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-29

申请号：EP03716725.1

申请日：2003-03-19

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： GRESHAM, Robert, Ian ,  EGRI, Robert, Gyorgy

IPC: G01S13/28 ,  G01S7/282 ,  G01S7/288 ,  G01S13/18 ,  G01S13/10

CPC classification number: G01S13/18 ,  G01S7/282 ,  G01S7/288 ,  G01S13/106 ,  G01S13/288 ,  G01S2007/2886

Abstract: A radar based sensor detection system comprises a microwave source (10) operative to provide a continuous wave signal at an output. A pulse-former (13) is coupled to the output of the source and is operative to provide at an output a variable length pulse that increases the transmitted energy of the radar system according to the range of object detection. A modulator (16) is coupled to the output of the pulse-former for providing a modulated pulse signal. A transmit receive switch (18) coupled to the output of the modulator is selectively operative between a first transmit position and a second receive position. A transmit channel (25, 26, 30) coupled to the transmit receive switch transmits the pulse signal when the switch is operated in the transmit position. A receiving channel coupled to the transmit receive switch receives the modulator signal when the switch is operated in the receive position. First and second voltage multipliers (44, 45) each have a local oscillator input for receiving the modulator signal in the receive position, and each have an input signal port, and an output port. A receiver channel (40, 41, 31) receives a reflected transmitted signal from an output and applies the received signal to the receive signal input ports of the voltage multipliers. An autocorrelator (47, 55) coupled to the output ports of the voltage multipliers correlates the received signal to produce an output signal indicating the detection and position of the object.

公开(公告)号：EP1463959A2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-06

申请号：EP02806462.4

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： PARADIE, Michael, John ,  HUNT, Andrew, Evan ,  FORDE, John, James

IPC: G01S13/87 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S15/87

CPC classification number: G01S13/878 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S13/46 ,  G01S13/726 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S15/876 ,  G01S2013/466 ,  G01S2013/9389

Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for determining the locations of a plurality of actual objects based on the output of a plurality of range sensors. A multiplicity of range measurements are obtained from a plurality of sensors, each sensor capable of providing a multiplicity of range measurements. The range measurements from the plurality of sensors are correlated with each other to generate a list of potential objects and to order that list of potential objects from highest to lowest likelihood of being an actual object. The order may be based upon a cumulative error of the individual sensor measurements upon which the potential object is based. The ordered list of potential objects is then pared down to a smaller list of actual objects by assuming that the potential object highest in the ordered list as an actual object, and then removing from the list all other lower-ordered potential objects that are based on any of the range measurements upon which the selected object is based. The process is repeated for the next highest potential object remaining on the list until all potential objects on the list have either been selected as an actual object or removed from the list.

公开(公告)号：EP1458114A2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-15

申请号：EP04251378.8

申请日：2004-03-10

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Jenkins, Alan

IPC: H04B1/69

CPC classification number: H04B1/69 ,  H04B2001/6912

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a modulation scheme usable in conjunction with information transmission and reception via waveforms, such as electromagnetic waves. The modulation scheme is usable for such purposes as resolving range ambiguities and overcoming fading and interference problems via use of offset signals that vary in frequency over time (e.g., chirp signals), which spread the signal over a larger bandwidth. The method includes coding a symbol signal onto a split data stream containing a reference signal (e.g., a chirp), to which a time delay has been applied, then recombining the split streams to produce a composite waveform. The method can also include demodulating a composite received waveform by applying a reference signal to the waveform and then band pass filtering the waveform into discrete symbol data. Apparatus and systems are also provided for performing the method.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生可用于通过诸如电磁波的波形的信息发送和接收的调制方案的方法和装置。 该调制方案可用于通过使用频率随时间变化的偏移信号（例如，线性调频信号）来解决范围模糊度并克服衰落和干扰问题，从而在较大带宽上扩展信号。 该方法包括将符号信号编码到包含已经施加时间延迟的参考信号（例如，啁啾）的分割数据流上，然后将分离流重组以产生复合波形。 该方法还可以包括通过将参考信号施加到波形来解调复合接收波形，然后将波形带通滤波成离散符号数据。 还提供了用于执行该方法的装置和系统。

公开(公告)号：EP1457789A2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-15

申请号：EP04251367.1

申请日：2004-03-10

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Jenkins, Alan

IPC: G01S13/26 ,  G01S7/36

CPC classification number: G01S7/023 ,  G01S7/36 ,  G01S13/26 ,  G01S13/288 ,  G01S2013/0281

Abstract: A method for transmitting a radar signal comprises the step of transmitting a series of pulses (110), each of the pulses (110) being separated in time by an interpulse period, and each of the pulses (110) in the series being modulated in accordance with a different character of a first code.

Abstract translation: 一种用于发射雷达信号的方法包括发射一系列脉冲（110）的步骤，每个脉冲（110）在时间上被脉冲间周期分开，并且该系列中的每个脉冲（110）被调制成 根据第一代码的不同特征。

公开(公告)号：EP1450488A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-25

申请号：EP04250861.4

申请日：2004-02-18

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Jain, Nitin ,  Lanteri, Jean-Pierrre ,  Kinayman, Noyan

IPC: H03K17/693

CPC classification number: H03K17/6874 ,  H01P1/15 ,  H03K17/693

Abstract: A switch matrix (200) including a plurality of microstrip pairs (202-232) arranged to form a grid and switches (234) to couple the microstrip pairs where they cross. Each microstrip pair includes a first microstrip and a second microstrip for passing signals. The signals on the first and second microstrips are such that the electromagnetic forces produced by each one are canceled out by the other. By canceling out the electromagnetic forces, undesirable coupling between microstrips that cross and between microstrips and the substrate are minimized, thereby allowing inexpensive substrates such as silicon to be used.

Abstract translation: 一种开关矩阵（200），包括布置成形成栅极的多个微带对（202-232）和用于耦合所述微带线交叉的开关（234）。 每个微带对包括用于传递信号的第一微带和第二微带。 第一和第二微带上的信号使得由每个微带产生的电磁力被另一个消除。 通过消除电磁力，使得在微带和基板之间交叉的微带之间的不期望的耦合被最小化，从而允许使用廉价的基板例如硅。

公开(公告)号：EP0231560B1

公开(公告)日：1992-09-23

申请号：EP86300398.4

申请日：1986-01-21

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Armstrong, Albert L. ,  Moroney, William

IPC: H01L29/90 ,  H03G11/00 ,  H01L23/66

CPC classification number: H01L23/66 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H03G11/025 ,  H01L2924/00

公开(公告)号：EP0256524A1

公开(公告)日：1988-02-24

申请号：EP87111756.0

申请日：1987-08-13

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L.

IPC: A61N5/02 ,  A61F7/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/02

Abstract: A system and associated method that combines microwave detection (radiometry) with microwave heating (hyperthermia) for the treatment of cancer with a microwave radiometric detector is operable during a receive mode of operation to establish signal path characteristics and a microwave transmitter is operable during a transmit mode of operation to carry out the hyperthermia treatment. There is provided an antenna array of a plurality antennae (12) disposed over the tumor site (10).These antennae are coupled to separate signal channels. During the receive mode of operation the separate channel signals are combined for coupling to the microwave radiometric detector to enable adjustment of the phase of the separate antenna signals so as to maximize the signal detected at the microwave radiometric detector. Thereafter, during the transmit mode of operation the microwave transmitter couples signals to the signal channels to provide beam focusing of the microwave energy on to the tumor site.

Abstract translation: 将微波检测（辐射测量）与微波加热（热疗）结合用于用微波辐射检测器治疗癌症的系统和相关方法在接收操作模式期间可操作以建立信号路径特性，并且微波发射器在传输期间可操作 手术方式进行热疗治疗。 提供了设置在肿瘤部位（10）上方的多个天线（12）的天线阵列。这些天线耦合到分离的信号通道。 在接收操作模式期间，分离的信道信号被组合以耦合到微波辐射检测器，以便能够调整分离的天线信号的相位，以便使在微波辐射检测器处检测到的信号最大化。 此后，在发射操作模式期间，微波发射器将信号耦合到信号通道，以将微波能量的波束​​聚焦提供给肿瘤部位。

公开(公告)号：EP0222315A2

公开(公告)日：1987-05-20

申请号：EP86115338.5

申请日：1986-11-05

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L.

IPC: A61B5/05 ,  G01R29/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/4312 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/0507 ,  G01K11/006

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cancerous tumor detection employing a plurality of microwave antennae supported in an array conforming substantially in size to the breast that is being screened. In one embodiment of the invention a single array is used and another embodiment for larger breasts a pair of arrays are used. A microwave radiometer is used for detecting temperature readings corresponding respectively to the breast temperature at sites underlying the receiving antennae. Also, in accordance with the invention compression is employed so as to reduce tissue thickness enabling far more rapid reading of antenna sites.

公开(公告)号：EP1995876A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-26

申请号：EP08156185.4

申请日：2008-05-14

Applicant: M/A-COM Inc.

Inventor： Perraud, Laurent Claude

IPC: H03M1/64

CPC classification number: H03M1/64

Abstract: An analog to digital converter (100) is provided that first converts an analog input voltage (Vin+, Vin-) into first (clk+) and second (clk-, clkref) periodic signals having a phase difference there between that is a function of the analog input voltage. The first periodic signal (clk+) is introduced into a forward direction data path through a series of consecutive delay cells so that the first periodic signal propagates through the cells via the first series of delay elements (111 1 -111 2n ) in a first direction. The second periodic signal (clk-, clkref) is introduced into a reverse direction data path through the same series of delay cells so that the second periodic signal propagates through the cells via the second series of delay elements (112 1 -112 2n ) in an opposite direction. Using the second periodic signal (clk-, clkref) to latch the first periodic signal (clk+) in each cell so as to generate an output signal for each cell, said output signals of said cells collectively indicating a unique cell (105 1 -105 2 n ) in which the leading edges of corresponding pulses in the first and second directions met. The outputs of the cells are decoded to generate a digital binary output value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种模拟数字转换器（100），其首先将模拟输入电压（Vin +，Vin-）转换成具有相位差的第一（clk +）和第二（clk-，clkref）周期信号， 模拟输入电压。 第一周期信号（clk +）通过一系列连续延迟单元被引入到正向数据路径中，使得第一周期信号经由第一系列延迟元件（111 1 -111 2n）在第一方向上传播通过单元 。 将第二周期信号（clk-，clkref）通过相同的延迟单元序列引入反向数据路径，使得第二周期信号经由第二系列延迟元件（112 1 -112 2n）在单元中传播 相反的方向。 使用第二周期信号（clk-，clkref）来锁存每个单元中的第一周期信号（clk +），以便产生每个单元的输出信号，所述单元的所述输出信号共同指示唯一的单元（105 1 -105 2 n），其中在第一和第二方向上的相应脉冲的前沿被满足。 单元的输出被解码以产生数字二进制输出值。

公开(公告)号：EP1732222A3

公开(公告)日：2008-08-20

申请号：EP06113243.7

申请日：2006-04-27

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Jenkins, Alan Peter ,  Gresham, Robert Ian

IPC: H03K3/70

CPC classification number: H03K5/153 ,  G01S7/282 ,  G01S13/0209 ,  H03K5/08 ,  H03K5/1534 ,  H03K2005/00156

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for generating short electronic pulses using a modified differential trigger that is partly an analogue sinusoidal voltage and partly a selectable, DC voltage. The differential trigger is applied to a differential base band pulse generator (38, 60) having a NAND gate (14) and AND gate (12). The trigger is applied to both NAND inputs and to one AND input. The NAND output is applied the other AND input. Such a circuit is an OFF state for all input states. However, as the input switches state, the NAND gate delay causes the AND gate (12) to be ON briefly, generating a short pulse. The timing of this pulse can be controlled by varying the constant DC voltage. By using fast switching SiGe CML gates, short pulses with a controllable time off-set can be generated that are suitable for use in automotive radar applications, using only sub-GHz clocks.