Digital bit stream synchronizer

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure A digital data communication system typically includes arrangements for achieving synchronization of the digital data processed by the system. However known, synchronizing arrangements are usually inefficient with respect to the time required to achieve bit synchronization. To shorten the time required for synchronization of two bit streams, an improved synchronizer including a sequential store, a plurality of comparators, a circulating memory having a plurality of memory registers and a control circuit, is disclosed. A first bit stream is extended through the sequential store into respective first inputs of the plurality of comparators. Each bit of a second bit …