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Low frequency converter with isolated mixer sections

Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1981-07-24
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Granted: 1983-03-01
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Expires: 2001-07-24
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Abstract

Abstract A low frequency diode mixer is provided in combination with simple, compact transformer circuitry. A four diode mixer interconnects three dual transformers. The mixer has a pair of separate, isolated two diode sections commonly servicing the first transformer and separately servicing the other two transformers.

Inventors

  • 👤 Ben R. Hallford

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 09:32
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03D; H03D7/00; H03D7/14; H03D7/1408

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 101 words
A frequency converter comprising, in combination: first, second and third dual transformers, each having a primary winding and a pair of secondary windings; and a four diode mixer, comprising a first and second isolated two diode sections, interconnecting said secondary windings for heterodyne modulation product signal generation, the first diode section comprises a first pair of diodes interconnecting the first secondary winding of said first transformer and the secondary windings of said second transformer, and the second diode section comprises a second pair of diodes interconnecting the secondary winding of said first transformer and the secondary windings of said third transformer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 101 words
A frequency converter comprising, in combination: first, second and third dual transformers, each having a primary winding and a pair of secondary windings; and a four diode mixer, comprising a first and second isolated two diode sections, interconnecting said secondary windings for heterodyne modulation product signal generation, the first diode section comprises a first pair of diodes interconnecting the first secondary winding of said first transformer and the secondary windings of said second transformer, and the second diode section comprises a second pair of diodes interconnecting the secondary winding of said first transformer and the secondary windings of said third transformer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 44 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said first pair of diodes are connected in series across said first secondary winding of said first transformer, and said second pair of diodes are connected in series across said second secondary winding of said first transformer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 80 words
The invention according to claim 2 wherein: one end of the first secondary winding of said second transformer and one end of the second secondary winding of said second transformer are connected in common to a point between said first pair of diodes; and one end of the first secondary winding of said third transformer and one end of the second secondary winding of said third transformer are connected in common to a point between said second pair of diodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 114 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein: the other end of said first secondary winding of said second transformer is connected to one end of said first secondary winding of said first transformer; the other end of said second secondary winding of said second transformer is connected to the other end of said first secondary winding of said first transformer; the other end of said first secondary winding of said third transformer is connected to one end of said second secondary winding of said first transformer; and the other end of said second secondary winding of said third transformer is connected to the other end of said second secondary winding of said first transformer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 178 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein: said one ends of said first and second secondary windings of said second transformer having the same polarity are connected to said point between said first pair of diodes; said other end of said first secondary winding of said second transformer is connected to the opposite polarity end of said first secondary winding of said first transformer; said other end of said second secondary winding of said second transformer is connected to the same polarity end of said first secondary winding of said first transformer; said one ends of said first and second secondary windings of said third transformer having the same polarity are connected to said point between said second pair of diodes; said other end of said first secondary winding of said third transformer is connected to the same polarity end of said second secondary winding of said first transformer; and said other end of said second secondary winding of said third transformer is connected to the opposite polarity end of said second secondary winding of said first transformer.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1986-02-28 1986-08-30 1987-03-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-02-28 1990-08-30 1991-03-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-02-28 1994-08-30 1995-03-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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