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Filter circuit receiving upstream signals for use in a CATV network

  • US 5,126,840 A
  • Filed: 10/25/1990
  • Issued: 06/30/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. For use in a CATV network, an upstream filter circuit comprising at least one bandpass filter for receiving an upstream signal, an electronic switch connected to the output of said at least one bandpass filter for applying a filtered upstream signal from said at least one bandpass filter to an upstream line, means for detecting the energy level of said filtered upstream signal at a point between said at least one bandpass filter and said electronic switch, and means for enabling the electronic switch to close in the event said energy level is above a predetermined threshold.

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