US4797556A
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Optical continuity testing apparatus with pulsating transmitter
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1987-10-07
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Granted: 1989-01-10
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Expires: 2007-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A receiver for receiving an optical test signal from an optical transmitter pulsating at a selected repetition rate is disclosed. The receiver comprises an optical detector for sampling the test signal and generating a voltage signal pulsating at the repetition rate and with an amplitude proportional to the amplitude of the sampled test signal. The receiver also includes an indicator for indicating the amplitude of the test signal relative to the amplitude of a calibration signal.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Marzari
- 👤 Robert K. Southard
- 👤 William J. Stape
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:12
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Apparatus for receiving an optical test signal from a transmitter pulsating at a selected repetition rate comprising, optical detector means for sampling the test signal and generating a voltage signal pulsating at said repetition rate and with an amplitude proportionate to the amplitude of the sampled test signal, an indicator for indicating the amplitude of the sampled test signal, amplifying means connected between the indicator and the detector means, and a filter circuit for eliminating voltage signals resulting from optical sources other than said test signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Apparatus for receiving an optical test signal from a transmitter pulsating at a selected repetition rate comprising, optical detector means for sampling the test signal and generating a voltage signal pulsating at said repetition rate and with an amplitude proportionate to the amplitude of the sampled test signal, an indicator for indicating the amplitude of the sampled test signal, amplifying means connected between the indicator and the detector means, and a filter circuit for eliminating voltage signals resulting from optical sources other than said test signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1 and further comprising, calibration means for calibrating the indicator to a full scale reading as a reaction to the sampled test signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus for receiving an optical test signal, as recited in claim 1, and further comprising a portable voltage source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said optical detector means comprises: a photodiode for converting said optical test signal into a pulsating current signal, and a pre-amplifier for converting said current signal into said pulsating voltage signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said indicator comprises an audio transducer for generating audio tones.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said apparatus further comprises a transmitter for transmitting said audio tones to a remote location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said indicator comprises an audio transducer adapted to generate audio tones that are proportional in audio frequency to measured power levels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said indicator comprises a visual display and an audio transducer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said indicator is an LED bar graph display.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus for receiving an optical test signal, as recited in claim 1, and further comprising, a voltage lengthening circuit for lengthening pulses comprising said voltage signal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
Apparatus for receiving an optical test signal from a transmitter pulsating at a selected repetition rate comprising optical detector means for sampling the test signal and generating a voltage signal pulsating at said repetition rate and with an amplitude proportionate to the amplitude of the sampled test signal, an adjustable gain amplifier for amplifying said voltage signal, filter means adapted to react to high speed amplitude transitions of said voltage signal, and indicator means for indicating the amplitude of the sampled test signal relative to a calibration signal amplitude.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
Apparatus for receiving an optical test signal from a transmitter pulsating at a selected repetition rate comprising optical detector means for sampling the test signal and generating a voltage signal pulsating at said repetition rate and with an amplitude proportionate to the amplitude of the sampled test signal, an adjustable gain amplifier for amplifying said voltage signal, filter means adapted to react to high speed amplitude transitions of said voltage signal, and indicator means for indicating the amplitude of the sampled test signal relative to a calibration signal amplitude.
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