18401893. LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) GENERATION FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN PHASED ARRAY FRONT ENDS simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
Contents
- 1 LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) GENERATION FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN PHASED ARRAY FRONT ENDS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) GENERATION FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN PHASED ARRAY FRONT ENDS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) GENERATION FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN PHASED ARRAY FRONT ENDS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ashoke Ravi of Portland OR (US)
Benjamin Jann of Hillsboro OR (US)
Satwik Patnaik of Portland OR (US)
LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) GENERATION FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN PHASED ARRAY FRONT ENDS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18401893 titled 'LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) GENERATION FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION IN PHASED ARRAY FRONT ENDS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes techniques related to digital radio control and operation, including high-frequency local oscillator signal generation using injection locked cock multipliers (ILCMs), carrier aggregation applications for phased array front ends, array element-level control using per-chain DC-DC converters, and adaptive spatial filtering and optimal combining of ADCs to maximize dynamic range in digital beamforming systems.
- High-frequency local oscillator signal generation using injection locked cock multipliers (ILCMs)
- Use of LO signals for carrier aggregation applications for phased array front ends
- Array element-level control using per-chain DC-DC converters
- Adaptive spatial filtering and optimal combining of ADCs to maximize dynamic range in digital beamforming systems
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in:
- Radar systems
- Satellite communication systems
- Wireless communication systems
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following issues:
- Signal interference
- Limited dynamic range in digital beamforming systems
Benefits
The technology offers the following benefits:
- Improved signal quality
- Enhanced control and operation of digital radio systems
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Military communications
- Telecommunications infrastructure
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of traditional LO signal generation techniques in digital radio systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology handle signal interference in real-world scenarios?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the technology mitigates signal interference in practical applications. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the effectiveness of the system in real-world environments.
What are the power consumption implications of implementing array element-level control using per-chain DC-DC converters?
The patent application does not discuss the power consumption implications of using per-chain DC-DC converters for array element-level control. Understanding the energy efficiency of this approach could be crucial for practical implementation and scalability.
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques are described related to digital radio control and operation. The various techniques described herein enable high-frequency local oscillator (LO) signal generation using injection locked cock multipliers (ILCMs). The techniques also include the use of LO signals for carrier aggregation applications for phased array front ends. Furthermore, the disclosed techniques include the use of array element-level control using per-chain DC-DC converters. Still further, the disclosed techniques include the use of adaptive spatial filtering and optimal combining of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to maximize dynamic range in digital beamforming systems.
