Applications of universal frequency translation
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1. A system, comprising:
- an interface module configured to receive an input signal from a communication medium, the interface module comprising a frequency down-converter comprising;
a switch configured to selectively couple the input signal to an output signal node; and
a capacitor coupled to the output signal node and configured to provide a down-converted signal at the output signal node.
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Abstract
Frequency translation and applications of same are described herein. Such applications include, but are not limited to, frequency down-conversion, frequency up-conversion, enhanced signal reception, unified down-conversion and filtering, and combinations and applications of same.
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12 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
an interface module configured to receive an input signal from a communication medium, the interface module comprising a frequency down-converter comprising; a switch configured to selectively couple the input signal to an output signal node; and a capacitor coupled to the output signal node and configured to provide a down-converted signal at the output signal node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method, comprising:
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receiving an input signal from a communication medium at an interface module comprising a frequency down-converter; selectively coupling the input signal to an output signal node using a switch; and down-converting the input signal at the output signal node using a capacitor coupled to the output signal node. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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