18466027. GATED RING OSCILLATOR LINEARIZATION simplified abstract (Texas Instruments Incorporated)

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GATED RING OSCILLATOR LINEARIZATION

Organization Name

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Marius Moe of Fetsund (NO)

Tarjei Aaberge of Nesøya (NO)

Bijit Patel of Allen TX (US)

GATED RING OSCILLATOR LINEARIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18466027 titled 'GATED RING OSCILLATOR LINEARIZATION

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus that includes a time-to-digital converter (TDC) and a processor. The TDC receives a signal and measures the time between start and stop events of the signal. The processor compares the measurement result to a target value and determines a non-linearity model to correct any variance from the target value.

  • The apparatus includes a time-to-digital converter (TDC) and a processor.
  • The TDC receives a signal and measures the time between start and stop events of the signal.
  • The processor compares the measurement result to a target value.
  • The processor determines a non-linearity model to correct any variance from the target value.

Potential Applications

This technology could have various potential applications, including:

  • High-precision time measurement in scientific experiments.
  • Timing synchronization in telecommunications networks.
  • Distance measurement in radar or lidar systems.
  • Time-of-flight measurements in range finding devices.

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following problems:

  • Variance in time measurement results obtained from a signal.
  • Non-linearity in the measurement results.
  • Need for accurate and precise time measurements.

Benefits

The technology offers several benefits, such as:

  • Improved accuracy and precision in time measurements.
  • Correcting non-linearity in measurement results.
  • Enhancing the reliability of timing synchronization.
  • Enabling more accurate distance and range measurements.


Original Abstract Submitted

Aspects of the disclosure provide for an apparatus comprising a time-to-digital converter (TDC) and a processor coupled to the TDC. In some examples, the TDC may be configured to receive a signal and generate a measurement result indicating a time between start and stop events of the signal. The processor may be configured to receive the measurement result, compare the measurement result to a target value, and determine a non-linearity model configured to correct a variance of the measurement result from the target value.

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