RPI ID: 2017-048-401

Innovation Summary:
This invention introduces a broadband signal source architecture that enables the generation of wideband signals through a modular and programmable design. The system comprises multiple signal paths, each with a programmable phase shifter and frequency synthesizer, which are combined through a central combiner circuit. This architecture allows for precise control over signal characteristics such as frequency, phase, and amplitude, making it highly adaptable for various RF and microwave applications. The design supports scalable bandwidth and reconfigurability, offering a compact and efficient alternative to traditional broadband signal generators.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Conventional broadband signal sources often face trade-offs between bandwidth, complexity, and power efficiency. They may require bulky hardware or lack the flexibility needed for modern communication and sensing systems. This invention addresses these limitations by offering a scalable, programmable solution that reduces hardware overhead while maintaining high performance. It opens opportunities in next-generation wireless systems, radar, and electronic warfare applications.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ Modular and scalable architecture for broadband signal generation
✔ Programmable control over frequency, phase, and amplitude
✔ Compact and power-efficient design
✔ Compatible with modern RF and microwave systems
✔ Enables rapid prototyping and reconfiguration

Applications:
• Wireless communication systems
• Radar and electronic warfare
• Signal processing and testing platforms
• Software-defined radio (SDR)
• Advanced sensing and instrumentation

Keywords:
#broadbandsignal #RFarchitecture #programmablesynthesizer #phasecontrol #microwavesystems #signalsource

Intellectual Property:
US Issued Patent 11,831,348