Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a receiver structure, especially for digital television broadcasting service. SOLUTION: This structure has at least one first frequency translation unit (2) which has a signal input part, a local oscillator input unit, and an output unit. At least one first frequency translation unit (2) is designed so that a signal applied to the input side can be changed into an intermediate frequency. Further, it has a first amplifier (6a). This first amplifier is designed to comprise a gain for guaranteeing signal level attenuation of a filter (7) connected to the downstream of the first amplifier (6a). The first amplifier (6a) is connected with an output portion of the frequency translation unit (2). Further, it has an intermediate frequency amplifier (8) comprising a variable gain coefficient. This intermediate frequency amplifier is connected with the first amplifier (6). At least one first frequency translation unit (2) and the first amplifier (6a) are formed in a common semiconductor body (1). COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
The invention relates to a transceiver comprising a receiver branch (1) and a transmitter branch (2), each being configured for conducting complex signals (I, Q), a control device (26) that controls a switch (8), by means of which either a phase locked loop (PLL) (30) is connected to frequency converters (11 to 14) that are provided on the transmitter and receiver sides for supplying a common carrier frequency, or one PLL (30, 40) that operates independently is provided for the respective transmitter and receiver branches (1, 2). It is therefore possible that the transmitter operates, for example, with a direct conversion, whilst the receiver can operate for example on the principle of a low intermediate frequency. The invention is suitable for OFDM multi-carrier systems.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a circuit consisting of two regulatable amplification devices (DA, AA), the signal output (2) of the first amplification device (DA) being connected to the signal input (4) of the second amplification device (AA), and the first amplification device (DA) comprising a digital input (3) for regulating the amplification thereof and the second amplification device (AA) comprising an input (5) for the same purpose. According to the invention, the input (5) for regulating the amplification of the second amplification device (AA) is connected to the input (3) for regulating the amplification of the first amplification device (DA) by a specific means, in such a way that a change in the amplification of the second amplification device (AA) in one direction is caused by a change in the amplification of the first amplification device (DA) in the opposite direction, by means of regulation, such that the entire amplification remains essentially the same.
Abstract:
A circuit arrangement includes two adjustable amplification devices where the signal output of the first amplification device is connected to the signal input of the second amplification device. The first amplification device has a digital input for controlling its gain and the second amplification device has an input for controlling its gain. The input for gain control in the second amplification device is connected to the input for controlling the gain of the first amplification device via a means such that a change in the gain of the second amplification device in one direction is effected by a change in gain, brought about by means of the control, in the first amplification device in the opposite direction such that the total gain remains essentially the same.
Abstract:
A transmitting and receiving unit includes a receiving branch and a transmitting branch that are in each case constructed for conducting complex signals, with a control device that drives a switch by which either a phase-locked loop is switched through to frequency converters provided at the transmitting and receiving end, for providing a common carrier frequency, or in each case an independently operating PLL is provided for the transmitting and receiving branch. Such a configuration enables the transmitter, for example, to operate with direct conversion whereas the receiver can operate, for example, on the low IF principle. The invention is suitable for OFDM multi-carrier systems.
Abstract:
A phase locked loop system for tuning the reception frequency of a receiver for digitally modulated received signals and analog-modulated received signals has at least one voltage controlled oscillator for producing an oscillator signal for a reception frequency tuning. A first frequency divider is provided for dividing the frequency of the oscillator signal to a nominal comparison frequency as a function of a receiving channel selection signal. A second frequency divider is provided for dividing a reference frequency as a function of a reception mode switching signal. A phase comparison circuit is provided for comparing the signals supplied by the frequency dividers in order to produce a tuning voltage for the voltage controlled oscillator wherein the gain of the phase comparison circuit is adjustable in order to optimize the phase noise.
Abstract:
A circuit arrangement includes two adjustable amplification devices where the signal output of the first amplification device is connected to the signal input of the second amplification device. The first amplification device has a digital input for controlling its gain and the second amplification device has an input for controlling its gain. The input for gain control in the second amplification device is connected to the input for controlling the gain of the first amplification device via a means such that a change in the gain of the second amplification device in one direction is effected by a change in gain, brought about by means of the control, in the first amplification device in the opposite direction such that the total gain remains essentially the same.
Abstract:
According to one or more aspects of the present invention, a receiver arrangement is disclosed that is configured to receive digital television signals. The receiver arrangement has at least one first frequency conversion device with the signal input, a local oscillator input and an output. The at least one first frequency conversion device is designed to convert a signal which is applied to the input side to an intermediate frequency. A first amplifier is also provided and is designed with amplification in order to compensate for the signal level loss in a filter which is connected downstream from the first amplifier. The first amplifier is coupled to the output of the frequency conversion device. An intermediate-frequency amplifier with a variable gain factor is also provided, and is coupled to the first amplifier. At least the at least one first frequency conversion device the first amplifier are formed in a common semiconductor body.
Abstract:
A phase locked loop system for tuning the reception frequency of a receiver for digitally modulated received signals and analog-modulated received signals has at least one voltage controlled oscillator for producing an oscillator signal for a reception frequency tuning. A first frequency divider is provided for dividing the frequency of the oscillator signal to a nominal comparison frequency as a function of a receiving channel selection signal. A second frequency divider is provided for dividing a reference frequency as a function of a reception mode switching signal. A phase comparison circuit is provided for comparing the signals supplied by the frequency dividers in order to produce a tuning voltage for the voltage controlled oscillator wherein the gain of the phase comparison circuit is adjustable in order to optimize the phase noise.
Abstract:
A transmitting and receiving unit includes a receiving branch and a transmitting branch that are in each case constructed for conducting complex signals, with a control device that drives a switch by which either a phase-locked loop is switched through to frequency converters provided at the transmitting and receiving end, for providing a common carrier frequency, or in each case an independently operating PLL is provided for the transmitting and receiving branch. Such a configuration enables the transmitter, for example, to operate with direct conversion whereas the receiver can operate, for example, on the low IF principle. The invention is suitable for OFDM multi-carrier systems.