Abstract: A multi-resonant antenna is formed by a plurality of resonators which resonate at different frequencies. A feed member is coupled to the multi-resonant resonators. Disposed between and separating the resonators from the feed member is a dielectric substrate.

Abstract: This radio includes a port for communication with the radio and can be used for programming its memory in order to set the radio personality. A gate is provided for selectively enabling and disabling communication through the port. The gate is controlled by signals transmitted to the radio. A memory retains the last transmitted control signal.

Abstract: A second level of vehicular repeater units is added to a conventional repeater system. The secondary vehicular repeaters may be specialized units, such as, motorcycle units that may be rendered inoperative due to battery drainage. The present invention provides that no secondary vehicular repeater shall transmit if a primary vehicular repeater is in the area. Only if there are no primary vehicular repeaters in an area will a secondary vehicular repeater transmit, and then, the present invention provides a prioritization arrangement so that no one secondary vehicular repeater is overly burdened by constant operation.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electronic device on a carrier (14) is provided wherein the method comprises forming a hole pattern in the carrier (14), and providing a metallization pattern on the carrier, and through the holes (16, 22, etc.) to define the electronic device.

Abstract: To program a communication device to respond to voice commands, an individual desiring to operate the communication device sends a message to a repository of voice recognition codebooks. The repository device(s) responds by transmitting the codebook of that individual to at least one communication device, which stores the codebook therein. Thereafter, the communication device may respond to the voice commands of that individual.

Abstract: An input buffer includes an input circuit (80), a pair of complimentary outputs (52,54) and a differential ampliifer (12). The input buffer includes a pull-down diode (90) arranged in parallel with pull-up diodes (84, 86, and 88), coupled between the buffer input (82) and the differential amplifier input (32). Pull-up is achieved through the low impedance path of the pull-up diodes, eliminating a need for a high value resistor. Pull-down is achieved through the pull-down diode in series with a resistor (92). This arrangement provides high speed of operation, while reducing current consumption.

Abstract: A current bias generator (10) with a low temperature coefficient sums the currents (13 and 16) from a bipolar current generator (12) and a MOS current generator (14) having opposite temperature coefficients to provide a low temperature coefficient bias current.

Abstract: A protective cover (20) for a communication device (10) comprises a protective layer having a shape closely resembling the shape of said communication device (10) to closely contour to said communication device (10).

Abstract: An amplification device (18) has its gain controlled by varying the current flowing into the amplification device. The current is varied (36) by a means of a variable bias network that adapts the input current in response to a control signal. In this way, the amplification device is provided with variable gain while avoiding parametric regeneration.

Abstract: A combination battery pack and low profile antenna arrangement for use in conjunction with a two-way portable transceiver includes an enclosure containing an electrical battery with positive and negative electrodes. A pair of terminals are attached to the outer surface of the enclosure and are coupled to the positive and negative electrodes. A low profile antenna structure is disposed within the enclosure and includes a feed point for coupling RF energy to and from the antenna structure. An antenna coupling arrangement is electrically coupled to the feed point for coupling RF energy into and out of the enclosure.

Abstract: A phase shifted (28) version of an alternator noise signal (26) is coupled into a recovered signal (22) that has been corrupted by the alternator noise. The alternator noise signal (26), and phase shifted version thereof, add to zero (or near zero) so as to reduce alternator noise corruption of the recovered signal.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chip carrier from a universal ceramic substrate provides for a universal ceramic substrate having first and second opposed sides and an array of conductively filled through-holes. On the first side, wire bond pads and conductors connected to the conductively filled through-holes are provided as required. Similarly, on the second side, solder pads on the conductively filled through-holes are provided as required. Finally, at least one insulating layer is provided over part of the first side for die attachment.

Abstract: A frequency synthesizer (10) for providing a modulated output signal (fo) includes a reference frequency signal (fr) and a voltage controlled oscillator (14). For dividing the frequency of the output signal from the voltage controlled oscillator (14) by a divisor, a programmable divider (16) is coupled to the output of the voltage controlled oscillator (14). To produce a phase-locked loop in which the frequency of the output signal from the voltage controlled oscillator (14) is equal to the frequency of the reference frequency (fr) signal multiplied by the divisor, a phase detector (12 ) having a first input coupled to the reference frequency signal (fr), a second input coupled to the output of the programmable divider (16), and an output coupled to the input of the voltage controlled oscillator (14) is also provided. A first integrator (24) for integrating a modulating signal provides an integrated signal and a first control signal.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly for protecting at least one electronic device is provided which comprises a heat sink and a clip. The clip includes first and second opposed end portions and an interconnecting intermediate portion. The first end portion is pivotally anchored. In order to bias at least one device against the heat sink, the intermediate portion includes at least one spring member resiliently engageable with at least one electronic device. The second end portion removably fastens the clip to the heat sink.

Abstract: A Lithium battery includes a switch to operatively activate the discharging circuit so that Lithium may be inactivated for safe disposal of the battery.

Abstract: A frequency synthesizer for providing a modulated output signal includes a phase comparator, a loop filter, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The phase comparator receives a reference input signal and a signal related to the VCO output, and generates a control current. A modulation circuit receives a modulation signal and provides both a modulation current and a modulation voltage. The modulation current is summed with the control current at one input of the loop filter, while the modulation voltage is applied to a second input of the loop filter. The VCO is controlled by the output of the loop filter to produce the modulated output signal.

Abstract: An improved quasi-duplex time division multiplexed (TDM) communication system provides for transmission by a talker until an interrupt command for role reversal is transmitted by a listener. Preferably, the time allocated for voice transmission is greater than the time allocated for command transmission. In this manner, the primary feature of full-duplex communications is provided simply while conserving spectrum.

Abstract: A high efficiency variable power amplifier suitable for use in a battery powered device is provided wherein a variable power amplifier has at least a first (2) and a second (12) amplification stage. Base bias potential (8) for the second amplification stage (12) is derived from the bias potential provided to the first amplification stage. In this way, as the bias potential to the first amplification stage is modified to vary the output power, the base bias potential for the second amplification stage is correspondingly modified to maintain the amplifier's efficiency.

Abstract: A synthesizer is provided to include a phase detector, a loop filter, a current source and two current sinks. The current source and the second current sink selectively supplies current to and from the loop filter, respectively. The first current sink selectively sinks current from the current source. Responsive to signals from the phase detector, a controller actuates the current source on prior to switching at least one of the first and second current sinks.

Abstract: A synthesizer circuit with spur compensation utilizes fractional division in the synthesizer loop. Two accumulators are utilized for determining the divisor value N. The capacity of the two accumulators is selectable. An offset value is selectively introduced into the accumulators in order to produce a waveform having an acceptable spurious content.