Amplifiers – Modulator-demodulator-type amplifier
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Vu, Bao Q. (Department: 2838)
Amplifiers
Modulator-demodulator-type amplifier
C330S251000, C330S109000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11027983
ABSTRACT:
An amplitude adjustment device such as an amplitude compression device and amplitude expansion device is basically configured by a PWM modulator, a demodulator and an amplitude detector. Herein, the PWM modulator effects pulse-width modulation on an input signal to produce a pulse-width modulated signal, which is demodulated by the demodulator to produce an output signal. In addition, the amplitude detector detects an amplitude of a demodulated signal or an amplitude of the input signal to produce a control signal. A modulation factor of the pulse-width modulation is adjusted based on the control signal. In the case of the amplitude compression device, an input/output gain is changed inversely proportional to the amplitude of the input signal or amplitude of the output signal. Thus, it is possible to compress a dynamic range with respect to input/output characteristics. A full-wave rectifier, applicable to the amplitude adjustment device, is mainly configured by an inversion amplifier, an amplifier and an output section. Herein, the inversion amplifier amplifies an input signal with a gain of “−1”, while the amplifier amplifies it with a gain of “1”. Outputs of the amplifiers differ from each other in phases by 180°. The output section produces a full-wave rectified signal based on the outputs of the amplifiers. Incidentally, all of the amplifiers and output section are configured using field-effect transistors without using diodes being externally connected. Hence, it is possible to manufacture the full-wave rectifier in a form of an IC in accordance with the MOS process with ease.
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A. Marquez, Esq. Juan Carlos
Fisher Esq. Stanley P.
Reed Smith LLP
Vu Bao Q.
Yamaha Corporation
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