Generating event signals in a radar system

Details Generating event signals in a radar system Generating event signals in a radar system

2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Black, Thomas (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Return signal controls external device

Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle

C342S200000, C327S106000, C327S107000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07345619

ABSTRACT:
A radar system having a transmit signal path and a receive signal path and an event generator which is responsive to command signals provided by a digital signal processor (DSP) is described. The DSP generates command signals and provides the command signals to the event generator. In response to the command signals, the event generator generates event signals in the radar system. The event signals include but are not limited to ramp control signals provided to a controllable signal source which provide RF signals to the transmit path of the radar.

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