Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 27, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 24, 2005
Assignees:
IMEC vzw, SAIT Systems
Inventors:
Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 5, 2001
Date of Patent:
July 22, 2003
Assignees:
IMEC vzw, SAIT Systems
Inventors:
Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 26, 1996
Date of Patent:
February 16, 1999
Assignees:
IMEC Co., Sait Systems
Inventors:
Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx