公开(公告)号：US20100156575A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12297175

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: Peter Shah ,  Bert Fransis ,  Keith Bargroff

Inventor： Peter Shah ,  Bert Fransis ,  Keith Bargroff

IPC: H03J3/20

CPC classification number: H03J3/08 ,  H03J2200/08 ,  H03J2200/18

Abstract: A broadband tuner includes a tracking filter with calibration to compensate for component errors and drift. The filters use off-die inductors that are preferably within a system-in-package (SIP) with other critical tuner components, which produces a highly integrated tuner front end with high Q filters within a single package. High voltage varactors with a large tuning range can be used for variable capacitors. The integration of the tuner into a SIP allows the tuner design to be optimized for cost and performance while keeping the critical RF layout requirements within the tuner. A configurable tuner front end enables modes for low noise, high linearity, good input return loss (S11) across the entire RF band, and applying a test tone in the calibration mode. The switchable mode enables the tuner to be effective during weak terrestrial reception, strong terrestrial reception, and connection to a cable plant.

Abstract translation: 宽带调谐器包括具有校准以补偿组件误差和漂移的跟踪滤波器。 滤波器使用优选地在具有其他关键调谐器组件的系统级封装（SIP）内的片外电感器，其在单个封装内产生具有高Q滤波器的高度集成的调谐器前端。 具有较大调谐范围的高压变容二极管可用于可变电容器。 将调谐器集成到SIP中可以使调谐器设计针对成本和性能进行优化，同时保持调谐器内的关键RF布局要求。 可配置的调谐器前端可以实现整个RF频段的低噪声，高线性度，良好的输入回波损耗（S11），以及在校准模式下应用测试音调的模式。 可切换模式使得调谐器在弱地面接收，强大的地面接收和与电缆厂的连接方面是有效的。

公开(公告)号：US07558551B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11538627

申请日：2006-10-04

Applicant: Keith Bargroff ,  Dale Hancock

Inventor： Keith Bargroff ,  Dale Hancock

IPC: H04B1/06

CPC classification number: H04B1/126 ,  H03D7/00 ,  H03D7/1425 ,  H03D7/1433 ,  H03D7/1458 ,  H03D2200/0025 ,  H03D2200/0043 ,  H03F3/19 ,  H03F2200/171 ,  H03F2200/294 ,  H03F2200/451 ,  H03G3/3036 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N7/102 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04Q3/521 ,  H04Q2213/1302 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/1304 ,  H04Q2213/1319 ,  H04Q2213/13322

Abstract: A cascadable AGC amplifier in a signal distribution system includes a low noise cascadable amplifier having a through path and a cascadable output. The cascadable amplifier is also configured to provide AGC over a predetermined input power range. The cascadable AGC amplifier can be configured to provide gain or attenuation. When the cascadable AGC amplifier is implemented in a signal distribution system, typically as part of a signal distribution device, an input signal can be gain controlled and supplied to multiple signal paths without distortion due to degradation of signal to noise ratio or distortion due to higher order amplifier products. The distributed signal is not significantly degraded by distortion regardless of the number of cascadable AGC amplifiers connected in series or the position of the cascadable AGC amplifier in the signal distribution system.

Abstract translation: 信号分配系统中的级联AGC放大器包括具有通路和可级联输出的低噪声可级联放大器。 可级联放大器还被配置为在预定输入功率范围上提供AGC。 可级联AGC放大器可以配置为提供增益或衰减。 当级联AGC放大器在信号分配系统中实施时，通常作为信号分配装置的一部分，可以将输入信号增益控制并提供给多个信号路径，而不会由于信号噪声比的降低或由于较高 订单放大器产品。 无论串联连接的级联AGC放大器的数量或信号分配系统中的级联AGC放大器的位置如何，分布式信号都不会由于失真而显着降级。

公开(公告)号：US20080174384A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US12015774

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Branislav Petrovic ,  Keith Bargroff ,  Jeremy Goldblatt

Inventor： Branislav Petrovic ,  Keith Bargroff ,  Jeremy Goldblatt

IPC: H01P1/10

CPC classification number: H04H40/90

Abstract: A translational switch system includes first and second translational switches, and a signal bus coupled therebetween. The first translational switch includes one or more inputs configured to receive a respective one or more first input signals, a first plurality of outputs, and a second plurality of outputs. The second translational switch includes one or more inputs configured to receive a respective one or more second input signals, a first output, and a second output. The signal bus, coupled between the first and second translational switches, includes (i) a first bus line coupled to a first one of the first plurality of outputs of the first translational switch, and to the first output of the second translational switch, and (ii) a second bus line coupled to a first one of the second plurality of outputs of the first translational switch, and to the second output of the second translational switch.

Abstract translation: 平移开关系统包括第一和第二平移开关以及耦合在其间的信号总线。 第一平移开关包括被配置为接收相应的一个或多个第一输入信号，第一多个输出和第二多个输出的一个或多个输入。 第二平移开关包括被配置为接收相应的一个或多个第二输入信号，第一输出和第二输出的一个或多个输入。 耦合在第一和第二平移开关之间的信号总线包括（i）耦合到第一平移开关的第一多个输出中的第一个输出端和第二平移开关的第一输出端的第一总线线路，以及 （ii）耦合到第一平移开关的第二多个输出中的第一个输出的第二总线以及第二平移开关的第二输出。

公开(公告)号：US20080112385A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US12015760

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Keith Bargroff ,  Jeremy Goldblatt

Inventor： Keith Bargroff ,  Jeremy Goldblatt

IPC: H04J11/00

CPC classification number: H04H40/90 ,  H04B1/16 ,  H04B1/28

Abstract: Circuits, systems, and methods for assembling a composite signal include a frequency translation circuit coupled to receive an input signal and operable to generate a plurality of frequency-translated versions of the input signal at a respective plurality of different frequencies, the plurality of frequency-translated input signals defining a group of frequency translated signals. The plurality of frequency translated signals may each be processed to provide a composite signal.

Abstract translation: 用于组合复合信号的电路，系统和方法包括频率转换电路，其被耦合以接收输入信号并且可操作以在相应的多个不同频率处产生输入信号的多个频率转换版本， 定义一组频率转换信号的转换输入信号。 可以对多个频率转换信号进行处理以提供复合信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070111661A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11618922

申请日：2007-01-01

Applicant: Keith Bargroff ,  Bert Fransis ,  Dale Hancock

Inventor： Keith Bargroff ,  Bert Fransis ,  Dale Hancock

IPC: H04B7/185 ,  H03D7/16

CPC classification number: H04B1/126 ,  H03D7/00 ,  H03D7/1425 ,  H03D7/1433 ,  H03D7/1458 ,  H03D2200/0025 ,  H03D2200/0043 ,  H03F3/19 ,  H03F2200/171 ,  H03F2200/294 ,  H03F2200/451 ,  H03G3/3036 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N7/102 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04Q3/521 ,  H04Q2213/1302 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/1304 ,  H04Q2213/1319 ,  H04Q2213/13322

Abstract: Multiple input signal sources in predetermined frequency bands are each applied to block frequency converters. Each block frequency converter frequency converts an input signal to one of a plurality of predetermined frequency bands. A crosspoint switch is configured to route the frequency converted input signals at one of the plurality of predetermined frequency bands to any one of a plurality of available band translation devices. Each of the band translation devices is configured to frequency convert the signal from a first predetermined frequency band to a second predetermined frequency band. Output signals from one or more band translation devices can be combined into a composite signal.

Abstract translation: 预定频带中的多个输入信号源分别应用于块变频器。 每个块频率转换器将输入信号转换成多个预定频带之一。 交叉点开关被配置为将多个预定频带中的一个频率转换的输入信号路由到多个可用频带转换装置中的任何一个。 每个频带转换装置被配置为将信号从第一预定频带频率转换到第二预定频带。 来自一个或多个频带转换装置的输出信号可以组合成复合信号。