System and method for measuring small frequency differences

    公开(公告)号:US12200093B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US17528085

    申请日:2021-11-16

    Inventor: John Eric Smith

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for measuring small frequency differences between two signals quickly and with high precision. In particular examples, an offset between two clock signals on a satellite can be accurately determined in a time period enabling rapid clock synchronization useful in position, navigation, and tracking (PNT) and satellite communications applications. The system and method may also be implemented in constellation of cooperative satellites or other space-borne and high-altitude assets, wherein a plurality of such assets are accurately time-synchronized and more accurate ensemble average calculations are enabled using two-way time transfer (TWTT) protocols. A particular application presently disclosed measurement and correction of very small frequency differences between an atomic clock signal and a tunable clock signal.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SMALL FREQUENCY DIFFERENCES

    公开(公告)号:US20220239461A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-28

    申请号:US17528085

    申请日:2021-11-16

    Inventor: John Eric SMITH

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for measuring small frequency differences between two signals quickly and with high precision. In particular examples, an offset between two clock signals on a satellite can be accurately determined in a time period enabling rapid clock synchronization useful in position, navigation, and tracking (PNT) and satellite communications applications. The system and method may also be implemented in constellation of cooperative satellites or other space-borne and high-altitude assets, wherein a plurality of such assets are accurately time-synchronized and more accurate ensemble average calculations are enabled using two-way time transfer (TWTT) protocols. A particular application presently disclosed measurement and correction of very small frequency differences between an atomic clock signal and a tunable clock signal.

    INTEGRATED MIXED-SIGNAL RF TRANSCEIVER WITH ADC, DAC, AND DSP AND HIGH-BANDWIDTH COHERENT RECOMBINATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210234609A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-29

    申请号:US17142778

    申请日:2021-01-06

    Abstract: An integrated analog to digital converting and digital to analog converting (ADDA) RF transceiver for satellite applications capable of flexibly processing high-bandwidth and low-bandwidth RF input signal(s). The RF transceiver may selectively distribute high-bandwidth RF input signals among one or more DSP pipelines for parallel processing of the RF input signals, and the RF transceiver may coherently recombine the processed signals from the one or more DSP pipelines to generate an RF output signal. The ADDA RF transceiver includes one or more ADCs, DSPs, and DACs, all on one or more ASICs, FPGAs, or modular electronic devices in a single semiconductor package. Further, the RF transceiver is radiation tolerant at the module, circuit, and/or system level for high availability and reliability in the ionizing radiation environment present in the space environment.

    INTEGRATED MIXED-SIGNAL ASIC WITH DAC AND DSP
    26.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED MIXED-SIGNAL ASIC WITH DAC AND DSP 审中-公开
    集成的混合信号ASIC与DAC和DSP

    公开(公告)号:US20170063446A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15351224

    申请日:2016-11-14

    Abstract: An integrated analog to digital converting and digital to analog converting (ADDA) RF transceiver for satellite applications, configured to replace conventional analog RF down and up conversion circuitry. The ADDA RF transceiver includes one of more ADCs, DSPs, and DACs, all on a single ASIC. Further, the circuity is to be radiation tolerant for high availability and reliability in the ionizing radiation environment present in the space environment.

    Abstract translation: 用于卫星应用的集成模数转换和数模转换(ADDA)RF收发器,配置为取代常规模拟RF下降转换电路。 ADDA RF收发器包括一个更多的ADC,DSP和DAC,都在单个ASIC上。 此外,对于在空间环境中存在的电离辐射环境中的高可用性和可靠性,电路是耐辐射的。

    INTEGRATED MIXED-SIGNAL ASIC WITH ADC AND DSP
    27.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED MIXED-SIGNAL ASIC WITH ADC AND DSP 审中-公开
    具有ADC和DSP的集成混合信号ASIC

    公开(公告)号:US20170054492A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-23

    申请号:US15263134

    申请日:2016-09-12

    Abstract: An integrated analog to digital converting and digital to analog converting (ADDA) RF transceiver for satellite applications, configured to replace conventional analog RF down and up conversion circuitry. The ADDA RF transceiver includes one of more ADCs, DSPs, and DACs, all on a single ASIC. Further, the circuitry is to be radiation tolerant for high availability and reliability in the ionizing radiation environment present in the space environment.

    Abstract translation: 用于卫星应用的集成模数转换和数模转换(ADDA)RF收发器,配置为取代常规模拟RF下降转换电路。 ADDA RF收发器包括一个更多的ADC,DSP和DAC,都在单个ASIC上。 此外,该电路对于在空间环境中存在的电离辐射环境中的高可用性和可靠性是耐辐射的。

    LEO FLEXIBLE SINGLE AXIS BEAMFORMING
    28.
    发明申请
    LEO FLEXIBLE SINGLE AXIS BEAMFORMING 有权
    LEO柔性单轴梁

    公开(公告)号:US20160365911A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-15

    申请号:US15178441

    申请日:2016-06-09

    Inventor: DAMON VAN BUREN

    CPC classification number: H04B7/0617 H04B1/0028 H04B7/0408 H04B7/086 H04B7/185

    Abstract: A hybrid system of satellite-based beamforming that includes digitally beamforming in one axis and physically beamforming in an orthogonal axis. Based on the orientation of the satellite, the digital beamforming axis may be the in-track axis, the cross-track axis, or anywhere in between those two axes. In the digitally beamformed axis, the beam pattern can be steered to different positions along the axis and it can be compressed or expanded, as desired.

    Abstract translation: 一种基于卫星的波束成形的混合系统,其包括在一个轴上的数字波束成形和在正交轴上物理波束形成。 基于卫星的方向,数字波束成形轴可以是轨道内轴线,横向轨道轴线,或两个轴线之间的任何位置。 在数字波束形成的轴中,波束图案可以沿轴线转向不同的位置,并且可以根据需要被压缩或扩展。

    CENTRALIZED CONFIGURATION CONTROL OF RECONFIGURABLE COMPUTING DEVICES
    29.
    发明申请
    CENTRALIZED CONFIGURATION CONTROL OF RECONFIGURABLE COMPUTING DEVICES 有权
    可重构计算设备的集中配置控制

    公开(公告)号:US20160154694A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-02

    申请号:US13835338

    申请日:2013-03-15

    CPC classification number: G06F11/0793 G06F11/073 G06F11/0751

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for configuration and upset recovery of reconfigurable devices are provided. A central program/recovery manager (CPRM) is coupled with each of a number of reconfigurable devices. The reconfigurable devices are programmed/configured by the CPRM, which then periodically monitors each of the reconfigurable devices to detect if one or more of the devices has experiences an upset. In the event of an upset, the CPRM may attempt to reset the reconfigurable device, scrub a memory of the reconfigurable device, or reprogram the reconfigurable device. A memory module is coupled with the CPRM and each of the reconfigurable devices that stores bit or programming files that may be used to program and/or reprogram the reconfigurable devices.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于可重构设备的配置和不适应恢复的方法,系统和设备。 中央程序/恢复管理器(CPRM)与多个可重新配置的设备中的每一个耦合。 可重新配置的设备由CPRM来编程/配置,CPRM然后周期性地监视每个可重新配置的设备,以检测设备中的一个或多个设备是否经历了不适。 在不舒服的情况下,CPRM可能会尝试重置可重配置设备,擦除可重新配置设备的存储器或重新编程可重新配置设备。 存储器模块与CPRM和存储可用于对可重新配置的设备进行编程和/或重新编程的位或编程文件的每个可重新配置设备耦合。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISSIPATING THERMAL ENERGY
    30.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISSIPATING THERMAL ENERGY 有权
    用于消除热能的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160044821A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14455668

    申请日:2014-08-08

    CPC classification number: B23P15/26 H05K7/1434 H05K7/20336 H05K7/20418

    Abstract: A system for dissipating thermal energy from an enclosure includes a gusset having a base engagement face and an enclosure engagement face that may be removably coupled with the enclosure. In some embodiments, a heat pipe extends along a gusset frame between portions of the base engagement face and the enclosure engagement face. The heat pipe is angularly shaped in various embodiments and is thermally coupled with the base engagement face and the enclosure engagement face. In some embodiments, the heat pipe is coupled within a heat pipe channel that extends along a length of the gusset.

    Abstract translation: 用于从外壳散发热能的系统包括具有基部接合面和可与外壳可拆卸地联接的外壳接合面的角撑板。 在一些实施例中,热管在基部接合面和外壳接合面的部分之间沿着角撑架延伸。 热管在各种实施例中是成角度的,并且与基部接合面和外壳接合面热耦合。 在一些实施例中,热管联接在沿着角撑板的长度延伸的热管通道内。

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