Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

Tunable True-time-delay Element using a Variable-order All-pass Filter

Categories for this Invention

Category – Electrical Engineering, Circuit Diagnostics

Applications –Electronic System & Design  Manufacturing,  ICT, Automotive

Industry – IT Hardware, Test Equipment, Wireless

Market – Electronic Design Automation Market was valued at USD 12.9 billion in 2022 and is estimated to register a CAGR of over 10% between 2023 and 2032.

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Problem Statement

  • Existing true time delay elements have limited tunability and delay-bandwidth product, hindering their effectiveness in wideband signal processing applications.
  • There is a demand for a compact and widely tunable true time delay element that can maintain a large, flat group delay over a wide bandwidth, especially in beamforming and continuous-time equalizer systems.

Technology

Tunable True Time Delay Element:

  • Introduces widely tunable delays over wideband signals, crucial for applications like beamforming and continuous-time equalizers.

All-Pass Filter Architecture:

  • Utilizes a weighted sum of input voltages and one-port networks to achieve tunable delays.

Variable LC Ladder Circuits:

  • Allows for precise control over delay order by adjusting the number of stages, enhancing flexibility in delay adjustment.

Lossless and Lossy Transmission Lines:

  • Offers options for adjustable delay by varying length, with lossy lines providing additional control over delay characteristics.

Integrated Circuit Implementation:

  • Incorporates operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs) and digital logic for order selection and capacitance programming, facilitating integration into signal processing systems.

Key Features / Value Proposition

  • Widely tunable true time delay element utilizing all-pass filter architecture and variable LC ladder circuits for precise delay control.
  • Integration of operational trans conductance amplifiers (OTAs) and digital logic enables compact implementation with enhanced tunability, catering to diverse wideband signal processing needs.
  • This invention offers a compact, highly tunable solution for achieving precise delays over wideband signals, enhancing performance in applications such as beamforming and continuous-time equalizers.

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Contact For Licensing

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Research Lab

Prof. Nagendra Krishnapura

Department of Electrical Engineering

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 1455
  • IN 511139 (Patent Granted)

Technology Readiness Level

TRL- 4

Technology Validated in lab

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