Precision Digital Sampler.

Abstract

The patent application describes a precision digital sampler which uses a sample rate clock providing pulses driving a tapped delay line where the total delay equals the PRI of the sample clock. The outputs of the tapped delay line are tied to a buffer register having a storage cell for each delay line tap. The data from the delay line is stored in the register on receipt of a command. In storing the outputs of the delay line, the state of the sample clock is known to the resolution of the taps. A decoder studies the states and the time for locating the leading edge of the sample clock is calculated. The calculated time is used by a control switching circuit to determine which tap should be enabled. The leading edge of the sample clock is thus enable at the resolution of the delay line taps.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1976
Accession Number
ADD003341

Entities

People

  • John P. Belton

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuits
  • Delay Lines
  • Leading Edges
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Precision
  • Switching
  • Switching Circuits

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