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Automated multiband radar test system
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1991-10-15
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Granted: 1992-11-24
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Expires: 2011-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A versatile, reconfigurable automated radar test system. The invention (200) includes a system controller (212) for providing a plurality of digital control signals. Circuitry (232, 234, 236) is provided for converting the digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals. In addition, a function generator (240) is included for generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital test signals. An interfacing arrangement (239, 242) is included for applying the static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to a module (12) of a radar system (10) under test.
Inventors
- 👤 Moshing P. Chin
- 👤 Douglas N. Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/40; G01S7/4004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An automated radar test system comprising: system control means for providing a plurality of digital control signals in accordance with a versatile, reconfigurable testing regime adapted for a module of said radar under test; means for converting said digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals; means responsive to said control means for generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital rest signals; and interfacing means for applying said static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to said module of said radar system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An automated radar test system comprising: system control means for providing a plurality of digital control signals in accordance with a versatile, reconfigurable testing regime adapted for a module of said radar under test; means for converting said digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals; means responsive to said control means for generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital rest signals; and interfacing means for applying said static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to said module of said radar system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means for converting said digital signals to static test signals includes a multiplexer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said means for converting said digital signals to static signals includes means for converting digital control signals to analog test signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said means for converting said digital signals to static signals includes means for switching analog signals in response to said digital control signals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 4 including means for converting transistor-transistor logic signals to emitter-coupled logic signals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 4 including a dual transistor-transistor logic converter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means for generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital test signals includes an arbitrary function generator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said means for converting said digital signals to static test signals includes a multiplexer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said means for converting said digital signals to static signals includes means for converting digital control signals to analog test signals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said means for converting said digital signals to static signals includes means for switching analog signals in response to said digital control signals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 10 including means for converting transistor-transistor logic signals to emitter-coupled logic signals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 10 including a dual transistor-transistor logic converter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
109 words
An automated radar test system comprising: system control means, including a microcomputer, for providing a plurality of digital control signals; means for converting said digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals, including: a multiplexer connected to said microcomputer, means connected to said multiplexer for converting digital control signals to analog test signals, and means for switching into a module under test said analog signals in response to said digital control signals; means for generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital test signals including an arbitrary function generator; and means for applying said static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to said module under test.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
109 words
An automated radar test system comprising: system control means, including a microcomputer, for providing a plurality of digital control signals; means for converting said digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals, including: a multiplexer connected to said microcomputer, means connected to said multiplexer for converting digital control signals to analog test signals, and means for switching into a module under test said analog signals in response to said digital control signals; means for generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital test signals including an arbitrary function generator; and means for applying said static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to said module under test.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for automatically testing a radar system including the steps of: providing a plurality of digital control signals; converting said digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals; generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital test signals; and applying said static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to a module of a radar system under test.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for automatically testing a radar system including the steps of: providing a plurality of digital control signals; converting said digital control signals to static analog and digital test signals; generating a plurality of dynamic analog and digital test signals; and applying said static and dynamic analog and digital test signals to a module of a radar system under test.
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