US Patent No: 8,217,833

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GNSS superband ASIC with simultaneous multi-frequency down conversion

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Abstract

A multi-frequency down converter includes first and second signal paths. A common local oscillator/synthesizer drives both of the signal paths. Exemplary applications include GNSS systems operating across superbands. The down converter is adapted for use in a GNSS receiver system.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
HEMISPHERE GNSS INC.SCOTTSDALE, AZ26

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Badke, Bradley P Chandler, AZ 14 64
Feller, Walter J Airdrie, CA 34 111
Miller, Steven R Clarkston, MI 42 226
Webber, Mark R - 2 3

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