Abstract: In a method of demodulating and decoding an encoded interleaved signal, a received encoded interleaved signal is demodulated, thereby producing soft-decision demodulated output words. Thereafter, the soft-decision demodulated output words are de-interleaved and scaled, thereby producing de-interleaved and scaled words. The scaling is performed for a plurality of successively demodulated output words at a time, thereby applying a scale factor that is substantially constant over the entire span of an interleaving frame. The de-interleaved and scaled words are word-length-reduced words. Finally, the de-interleaved and scaled words are decoded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device equipped with at least one bulk acoustic wave resonator, which comprises a resonator unit and a reflection unit. The resonator unit comprises a first (3) and a second electrode (5) together with a textured piezoelectric layer (4) between the first (3) and second (5) electrodes.

Abstract: A delay addressed data path register file is designed for use in a programmable processor making up a cell in a multi-processor or array signal processing system. The delay addressable register file is particularly useful in, inter alia, adaptive filters where the filter update latency is variable, interpolation filters where the interpolation factor needs to be programmable, and decimation filters where the decimation factor needs to be programmable. The programmability is achieved in an efficient manner, reducing the number of cycles required to perform this task. A single parameter, the “delay limit” value, is programmed at start-up, setting up an internal delay-line within the register file of the processor. Thus, any of the delayed registers can be addressed by specifying the delay index during run-time. The delay line advances one location, modulo “delay-limit”, when the processing loop starts a new iteration.

Abstract: In a reduced power mode a first data processing unit forming part of a data processing system offers a second data processing unit access to its associated memory in order to optimize the use of energy and available resources. The first data processing unit requires reduced storage space in the reduced power mode, which remaining storage space can be made available to the second data processing unit. The memory associated to the second data processing unit can be switched off to save energy, or can be removed altogether if the second data processing unit only operates in the reduced power mode.

Abstract: A method of searching for a predefined code in a bit stream, the method comprising initiating a first search for correlation of the bit stream with a reference code applied to the bit stream at a first plurality of different times according to a first resolution to produce a first set of correlation values and associated times. Then a second search is initiated for correlation of the bit stream with the reference code applied to the bit stream at a second plurality of different times to produce a second set of correlation values and associated times, the reference code being offset in time from a maximal correlation value of the first set such that the reference code is applied to the bit stream at times other than times of the first plurality. Then, out of the first and the second sets a maximal correlation value is selected for use in calculating a strength of the predefined code in the bit stream.

Abstract: An electronic circuit comprising an output driver (DRV) for supplying a control signal (U0), comprising a first power supply terminal (VDD); a second power supply terminal (VSS); a signal input terminal (IN) for receiving an input signal (Ui); a signal output terminal (OUT) for supplying the control signal (U0); an output transistor (T1) having a control terminal, and having a main current path coupled between the first power supply terminal (VDD) and the signal output terminal (OUT); and a control circuit (CNTRL) responsive to the input signal (Ui) which supplies a control signal (U1) to the control terminal of the output transistor (T1), which control circuit (CNTRL) comprises a buffer (BF) having an output which is coupled to the control terminal of the output transistor (T1), and having a first power terminal which is coupled to the first power supply terminal (VDD).

Abstract: An arrangement can determine the position of a motion sensor element influencing the formation of a magnetic field of a working magnet periodically along its motion co-ordinate. Such an arrangement includes a sensor arrangement, sensitive along a measuring direction aligned parallel to the motion co-ordinate of the motion sensor element. The motion sensor element includes; periodically recurrent areas alternately influencing the measuring field which is being formed parallel to the main surface. The magnetic field of the working magnet is aligned perpendicular to the main surface of the motion sensor element. The sensor arrangement is formed as a magnetoresistive sensor arrangement with at least one half bridge. The arrangement according to the invention provides the possibility of a reliable operation, with a simple structure, also under said conditions and, in connection with a great freedom from interference, it is also quite insensitive to manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: A radio receiver is configurable to operate in both low-IF and zero-IF modes with maximum re-use of of analogue and digital circuitry between modes. The receiver comprises a quadrature down-converter for generating in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) signals at an intermediate frequency and a complex filter for performing image rejection filtering. In the low-IF mode, one of the outputs (Q) of the filter is terminated, the other (I) is digitised by a non-complex ADC then the digital signal is filtered and decimated. Quadrature-related IF signals are then re-generated before down-conversion and demodulation. In the zero-IF mode, both outputs of the filter are digitised and processed in parallel before demodulation. By enabling analogue-to-digital conversion and channel filtering to be performed at low-IF on non-complex signals, use of just two non-complex ADCs is possible, thereby avoiding duplication of circuitry and providing significant power savings.

Abstract: A method of reducing sinusoidal artifact generation in a vocoder. In one embodiment, the present invention first receives a determined input energy threshold value. The input energy threshold value is the value below which it is believed that a suspected noise-inducing codebook excitation vector will be generated by the vocoder. Next, provided that an input signal is received having an energy value lower than the input energy threshold value, the present invention uses a codebook excitation vector selection process to prevent the suspected noise-inducing codebook excitation vector from being continuously generated. In one embodiment, the codebook excitation vector selection process is a randomization codebook excitation vector selection process. In so doing, the present embodiment prevents the creation of harmonics during zero or low-energy input periods.

Abstract: In a module for monitoring the print quality of a dot printer (10), comprising a radiation source (41), a condenser lens system (43?) for forming an illuminated area (45) on a printing medium (13) and an imaging lens system (87,89) for imaging the illuminated area on a detector (49?), the detector comprises at least a linear array of detector elements and the imaging system is configured in such a way that both the illuminated area and a small portion thereof can be imaged. This allows detection of both the gray scale of a print line (35) and the size and colour of an individual dot. A dot printer provided with this modules gives an improved print quality.

Abstract: A device 212 for generating an output clock signal 213 intended to time a digital processing circuit 204, the generating device receiving a first clock signal 209, characterized in that it comprises an oscillator generating a second clock signal constituting the output clock signal, the oscillator functioning in a forced mode under the control of the rising and falling edges of the first clock signal, the oscillator functioning in a free mode in the absence of rising or falling edges in the first clock signal, the natural frequency of the oscillator being lower than the frequency of the first clock signal. Use: clock signal generator.

Abstract: A method of orienting the axis of magnetization of a first magnetic element with respect to a second magnetic element uses a first element and a second element lying on a substrate. Each of the elements has a magnetic layer with an axis of magnetization. The method includes depositing a pattern of flux-concentrating material close to the first element and subsequently orienting the axis of magnetization of the first element in an applied magnetic field. The semi-finished article for measuring a magnetic field includes a substrate, a first magnetic element, a second magnetic element, a third magnetic element and a fourth magnetic element on the substrate in a bridge configuration. A first bridge portion is provided wherein the first element and the second element are electrically connected in series. A second bridge portion is provided wherein the third element and the fourth element are electrically connected in series.

Abstract: The present invention relates to digital image sensors and in particular to contour filters (ZSB, 7) preventing green non-uniformity in the contour signal of the RGB Bayer image sensors. A set of rules is specified for designing the filter coefficients in the filter, whereby green non-uniformity is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an angle sensor and a method for adjustment of an angle sensor. The angle sensor has two bridge circuits (1, 2), at which a pair of voltage values (U1, U2) is measurable during an angle measurement. The pair of voltage values are used together with at least one correction value for the computation of an angle. The angle sensor also has an analysis circuit that is provided for the computation of the correction value from several of the pairs of voltage values (U1, U2). The pairs of voltage values lie on the periphery of a circle or an ellipse when respectively plotted against each other, and the correction value is derived from a center point computation of the circle of the ellipse.

Abstract: In a method of correcting defects in image data comprising an array of pixels, the intensity of pixels of the image data in each side of the defect is sampled (5), differences between the samples intensities are calculated (6) to generate intensity difference signals (D1-D4) indicative of intensity differences across and on respective sides of the defect, and the defect is corrected (7-11) in dependence on the intensity difference signals (D1-D4). Preferably, depending on the intensity difference signals (D1-D4) either an average correction technique or no defect pixel correction is used, the average correction technique being used if the intensity difference signals do not exceed a predetermined level value (L1,L2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device provided with an electronic component which comprises an integrated circuit arrangement which has a semiconducting substrate, active components, and passive components such as capacitors with high and with low capacitance values and/or resistors. The invention further relates to a transmitter, a receiver, an electronic component, a peripheral circuit, a power supply circuit, a filter module, and an integrated circuit arrangement.

Abstract: A RESURF trench gate MOSFET has a sufficiently small pitch (close spacing of neighbouring trenches) that intermediate areas of the drain drift region are depleted in the blocking condition of the MOSFET. However, premature breakdown can still occur in this known device structure at the perimeter/edge of the active device area and/or adjacent the gate bondpad. To counter premature breakdown, the invention adopts two principles: the gate bondpad is either connected to an underlying stripe trench network surrounded by active cells, or is directly on top of the active cells, and a compatible 2D edge termination scheme is provided around the RESURF active device area. These principles can be implemented in various cellular layouts e.g.

Abstract: A method of code phase tracking for CDMA type communication is disclosed together with apparatus including a GPS receiver (10 to 15) for the same. The method uses a modified early-minus-late correlation function to determine the code phase error between a target pseudorandom noise code of an incoming signal and locally generated replica codes. The early-minus-late correlation function is modified compared to the true function whereby the gradient of the modified function at zero code phase error is increased. This may be achieved my modifying the early-minus-late correlation function after its derivation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit (404) on a die (402), wherein the die (402) forms a detachable part of a wafer (401) comprising a plurality of dies that are separated from each other by dicing lanes (403). The method comprises a step of applying a metallization pattern (407) in at least one of the dicing lanes (403) to form a communication bus comprising at least one communication bus circuit (405) that is part of the integrated circuit (404). Said step is followed by a step wherein the integrated circuit (404) is tested according to a predetermined testing method which uses the communication bus circuit (405) to communicate with the integrated circuit (404). This step is followed by a next step wherein the die (402) is detached from the wafer (401). The communication bus circuit (405) is designed so as to communicate in a wafer test mode as well as in a functional mode. During the testing of the integrated circuit (404), it communicates in the wafer test mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a band coil by means of a material-removing process performed on the coils so as to obtain a band coil which has a profile in the direction of the coil axis. Such a process may be a discharge process, an etching process or a mechanical grinding process. The obtained band coils may have such a shape that certain coil sides are effective whereas other coil sides are interfering as little as possible. Such band coils can be very successful in planar motors.