Patents by Inventor Rolf Friedrich Becker

Rolf Friedrich Becker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mobile radio receiver with improved real-time precision
    Publication number: 20060286950
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile radio receiver comprising a receiving device (22, 19) for receiving time reference signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Rolf Friedrich Becker
  • Input stage resistant against high voltage swings
    Publication number: 20050088208
    Abstract: Circuit comprising a signal input (IN) for receiving an input signal s(t) and a digital input stage (15) being designed for operation at a supply voltage (VDD). The input stage (15) comprises CMOS transistors, which are sensitive to voltages across transistor nodes going beyond a voltage limit (Vmax), and an input (IINV). Voltage limiting means (B) being are arranged between the signal input (IN) and the input (IINV). The voltage limiting means (B) comprise an input switch (ns) being controllable by the state of the input signal s(t), and limit voltages at the input (IINV) to the supply voltage (VDD). In addition, means for over-voltage protection (A) are provided between the signal input (IN) and the supply voltage (VDD). The means for over-voltage protection (A) comprise at least one active circuit element being arranged so as to mimic part of a zener function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventor: Rolf Friedrich Becker