Abstract: A unique ultra wide band receiver is provided that blends together RF and photonic technologies. The receiver has application as a steering mechanism (600) for a much higher resolution receiver. Some implementations can provide at least four times shorter scanning and processing time than current technology using Bragg-cell technology as a direct replacement for state of the art A/D technology at a high IF frequency conversion rate. The dynamic range offered through use of Bragg-cell processor technology, as used in this IF application, provides greater bandwidth than comparable A/D technology.

Abstract: An ultra-wideband receiver system includes an intelligent-preselector stage to up-convert received signals to signals within a first IF frequency-range with stepped first oscillation signals, a first down-converting stage to down-convert the signals within the first IF frequency-range to signals within a second IF frequency-range with a fixed second oscillation signal, and a second down-converting stage to down-convert the signals within the second IF frequency-range to signals within a third IF frequency-range with stepped third oscillation signals. The center frequency of the first IF frequency-range may be at least 30% to 35% higher than a highest frequency in the receive-frequency range to provide an image frequency far from (e.g., more than twice) the highest frequency in the receive-frequency range. The receiver may also include a synthesizer to generate the first, second and third oscillation signals with half-integer frequency dividers based on a master reference signal.

Abstract: A unique ultra wide band receiver is provided that blends together RF and photonic technologies. The receiver has application as a steering mechanism (600) for a much higher resolution receiver. Some implementations can provide at least four times shorter scanning and processing time than current technology using Bragg-cell technology as a direct replacement for state of the art A/D technology at a high IF frequency conversion rate. The dynamic range offered through use of Bragg-cell processor technology, as used in this IF application, provides greater bandwidth than comparable A/D technology.

Abstract: A direct sampling global positioning system (GPS) receiver for anti-interference operations is provided. The GPS receiver includes an input for receiving an analog interference signal at GPS frequencies. In addition, the GPS receiver includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), operatively coupled to the input, for converting the analog interference signal into a digital signal. Moreover, the GPS receiver includes a processor for processing the digital signal to detect interference at the GPS frequencies and providing an output based thereon.

Abstract: A direct sampling global positioning system (GPS) receiver for anti-interference operations is provided. The GPS receiver includes an input for receiving an analog interference signal at GPS frequencies. In addition, the GPS receiver includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), operatively coupled to the input, for converting the analog interference signal into a digital signal. Moreover, the GPS receiver includes a processor for processing the digital signal to detect interference at the GPS frequencies and providing an output based thereon.

Abstract: An ultra-wideband receiver system includes an intelligent-preselector stage to up-convert received signals to signals within a first IF frequency-range with stepped first oscillation signals, a first down-converting stage to down-convert the signals within the first IF frequency-range to signals within a second IF frequency-range with a fixed second oscillation signal, and a second down-converting stage to down-convert the signals within the second IF frequency-range to signals within a third IF frequency-range with stepped third oscillation signals. The center frequency of the first IF frequency-range may be at least 30% to 35% higher than a highest frequency in the receive-frequency range to provide an image frequency far from (e.g., more than twice) the highest frequency in the receive-frequency range. The receiver may also include a synthesizer to generate the first, second and third oscillation signals with half-integer frequency dividers based on a master reference signal.

Abstract: An ultra-wide band general purpose analog to digital signal processor (200) covering the radio frequency range from 20 MHz to 5 GHz. The processor (200) includes a first circuit for shifting a frequency of an input signal, a second circuit for processing the input signal, and a third circuit for selectively bypassing the first circuit whereby the input signal is provided directly to the second circuit in a first mode of operation and to the second circuit via the first circuit in a second mode of operation. In the illustrative embodiment, the first circuit is a mixer (12) with a normalized mixing ratio of 0.8 to 0.9. The second circuit is a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter (14). The third circuit is a switch (10) for passing the input signal directly to the second circuit if the input is 20 MHz to 2 GHz, or for passing the input signal to the first-circuit if the input is 2 GHz to 5 GHz.

Abstract: An ultra-wide band general purpose analog to digital signal processor (200) covering the radio frequency range from 20 MHz to 5 GHz. The processor (200) includes a first circuit for shifting a frequency of an input signal, a second circuit for processing the input signal, and a third circuit for selectively bypassing the first circuit whereby the input signal is provided directly to the second circuit in a first mode of operation and to the second circuit via the first circuit in a second mode of operation. In the illustrative embodiment, the first circuit is a mixer (12) with a normalized mixing ratio of 0.8 to 0.9. The second circuit is a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter (14). The third circuit is a switch (10) for passing the input signal directly to the second circuit if the input is 20 MHz to 2 GHz, or for passing the input signal to the first circuit if the input is 2 GHz to 5 GHz.

Abstract: A radio receiver capable of receiving signals on at least two different frequencies at the same time is described. A hetrodyne frequency is selected midway between the frequencies and an intermediate frequency is selected at a frequency equal to one half of the difference of the frequencies to be received.