Pin diode attenuator
CA 2046798 C · Owner: Stanton, Robert · Inventors: Stanton, Robert
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A signal processing circuit is provided such, as a PIN diode attenuator for use in cable television signal distribution. The circuit includes a variable impedance device that is responsive to an input signal. The input signal is provided over a first range to vary the impedance in response to a control signal having an absolute value below a predetermined threshold. The input signal is provided over a second range in response to the control signal having an absolute value above the threshold. The first and second ranges are not contiguous. In a preferred embodiment, a zener diode is used to increase the drive current to a bridged-T PIN diode attenuator when the attenuator control signal …
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- Filed July 11, 1991 and granted June 19, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 11, 2011.
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