Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing the polarity of an input pulse train signal and for automatically changing its polarity as required by the circuit to which it will be applied, is disclosed. The polarity of the input pulse train signal is determined by an averaging network that detects the average DC level of the signal. The averaged signal is compared with one representing the desired output signal polarity to provide a control signal which is used to determine whether the input signal is of the proper polarity to form the output signal or whether it must first be inverted. The phase and timing parameters of the output pulse train signal match those of the input signal.

Abstract: A linearity correction circuit for high speed horizontal scanning is disclosed. The correction circuit uses high speed, fast recovery components capable of operating in the fifty to one hundred kilohertz range. A variable inductor is tapped directly to the flyback transformer, the variable nature of the inductor giving a range of correction for linearity. The inductor is connected to a capacitor and a damper diode with a diode so that the voltage built up across the capacitor, which is connected to the deflection coil, causes the damper diode to conduct early, thus correcting linearity of the circuit. Using a minimum number of components a highly efficient circuit is provided both in operation and cost of construction.