Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for detecting manipulation of a global time source such as a Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) signal and mitigating against such manipulation. A plurality of receivers with geographical diversity receive GNSS signals, and calculate a time signal to be distributed to consuming devices. The receivers also communicate calculated time signals with other receivers. The receivers compare the time signals, and when a difference between the time signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, the receivers indicate that manipulation is likely. Such indication is shared across the network of receivers. The indication is further shared with consuming devices of the time signal from the compromised receiver. A second time signal that is not compromised may be shared with the consuming devices and/or used by the consuming devices. The consuming devices may modify their behavior when in receipt of the indication.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for detecting manipulation of a global time source such as a Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) signal and mitigating against such manipulation. A plurality of receivers with geographical diversity receive GNSS signals, and calculate a time signal to be distributed to consuming devices. The receivers also communicate calculated time signals with other receivers. The receivers compare the time signals, and when a difference between the time signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, the receivers indicate that manipulation is likely. Such indication is shared across the network of receivers. The indication is further shared with consuming devices of the time signal from the compromised receiver. A second time signal that is not compromised may be shared with the consuming devices and/or used by the consuming devices. The consuming devices may modify their behavior when in receipt of the indication.

Abstract: To minimize carrier leak in the modulation of voice frequencies to the desired line frequency for a carrier system, a first balanced modulator is operated at a low frequency where low carrier-leak modulators may be constructed and a second balanced modulator, directly coupled to the first, is employed. The modulation frequency of said second modulator is very high compared to that of said low-frequency modulator. The sideband obtained from the second modulation stage is remote from said high-frequency carrier and a band-pass filter selects the desired sideband and substantially eliminates the high-frequency carrier and the other sideband. Thus, only a low amplitude of carrier leak is present which may cause interference with other channels.

Abstract: First and second NPN transistors are direct connected in an astable multivibrator configuration. Each collector is connected to the positive terminal of a DC power source through series connected diodes. A resistor, which is selected to control the amplitude of oscillation, is connected between the collectors. The frequency of oscillation is controlled by a frequency determining component which is connected between the emitters of said transistors. The emitters are connected to current sources.

Abstract: A network simulating an ungrounded inductor includes an active gyrator circuit which employs an operational amplifier, said gyrator being a two port device having an ungrounded port, and a grounded port. The ungrounded port is terminated in a capacitor C so as to provide an input impedance, Zin, looking into the grounded port, which simulates an inductor: Zin=e1/i1=j.omega.R.sup.2 C, where .omega.=2.pi.f, e1 the voltage across the port and i1 is the current into the port. A current i2 is developed in the gyrator circuit, from the operational amplifier output, and appears as an extraneous current at the grounded terminal of the grounded port. An active network including a second operational amplifier is connected to the active gyrator circuit and is arranged to provide a current i3 which is equal in value to but opposite in sign from said i2 current. The current i3 is combined with the i1 and i2 currents at the grounded terminal.

Abstract: A double sideband suppressed carrier (DSBSC) modulator for operation from unbalanced carrier frequency and modulation frequency sources has the input terminals of first and second constant current amplifiers connected to receive the modulation frequency output signal from the unbalanced source. The first and second constant current amplifiers provide in-phase and out-of-phase modulation frequency signals at respective high impedance output terminals for connection to a modulator. The modulator comprises a quad, i.e., four transistors connected to provide a pair of differential amplifiers. Transistors 1 and 2 comprising the first of the pair and transistors 3 and 4 comprising the second of the differential pair. The emitters of each differential amplifier are tied together.

Abstract: The square-wave output of a comparator is coupled back to the input of an RC controlled integrator including an operational amplifier and an inverter circuit with an output signal maintained at a predetermined level. The RC network sets the pulse repetition rate of the square wave. The inverter and integrator outputs are connected to separate inputs of the comparator. A gating circuit couples a data source to the operational amplifier. In particular, the gating circuit couples an additional square-wave current to the integrator via a resistor. The square-wave current may be in phase and raise the pulse repetition rate of the resulting square wave or out of phase and lower the pulse repetition rate.