18525464. INPUT STAGES FOR OPTO-EMULATORS simplified abstract (TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED)

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INPUT STAGES FOR OPTO-EMULATORS

Organization Name

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

Inventor(s)

Avinash Shah of Jharsuguda (IN)

Kashyap Barot of Bangalore (IN)

Sreeram Nasum S of Bangalore (IN)

Kumar Anurag Shrivastava of Bangalore (IN)

Suvadip Banerjee of Bangalore (IN)

INPUT STAGES FOR OPTO-EMULATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18525464 titled 'INPUT STAGES FOR OPTO-EMULATORS

The patent application describes an example apparatus that includes a current mirror, oscillator circuitry, and current shunt circuitry.

  • The current mirror has first and second outputs.
  • The oscillator circuitry includes a first transistor and a second transistor.
  • The first transistor has a first terminal coupled to the first output of the current mirror, a second terminal, and a control terminal.
  • The second transistor has a first terminal coupled to the first output of the current mirror, a second terminal coupled to the control terminal and the second terminal of the first transistor, and a control terminal coupled to the second terminals of the first and second transistors.
  • The current shunt circuitry has a terminal coupled to the second output of the current mirror.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in precision voltage-controlled oscillators. - It may find applications in frequency synthesizers for communication systems.

Problems Solved: - Provides a stable and accurate oscillation frequency. - Enables precise control of the output frequency.

Benefits: - Improved frequency stability. - Enhanced control over the oscillator output.

Commercial Applications: Title: Precision Voltage-Controlled Oscillators for Communication Systems This technology could be utilized in the telecommunications industry for frequency synthesis in transmitters and receivers, ensuring reliable and accurate communication signals.

Prior Art: Prior research in current mirror design and oscillator circuitry can provide insights into the development of this technology.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring ways to enhance the performance and efficiency of voltage-controlled oscillators for various applications.

Questions about Precision Voltage-Controlled Oscillators: 1. How does this technology improve frequency stability in communication systems? 2. What are the key advantages of using a current mirror in oscillator circuitry?


Original Abstract Submitted

An example apparatus includes: a current mirror having first and second outputs; oscillator circuitry including: a first transistor having a first terminal coupled to the first output of the current mirror, having a second terminal, and having a control terminal; and a second transistor having a first terminal coupled to the first output of the current mirror, having a second terminal coupled to the control terminal and the second terminal of the first transistor, and having a control terminal coupled to the second terminals of the first and second transistors; and current shunt circuitry having a terminal coupled to the second output of the current mirror.

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