Digital received signal strength indicator (RSSI) circuit and method for detecting the strength of a received signal

An improved Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) circuit and method is provided herein for quickly and accurately detecting the strength of a received signal. The circuit described herein provides a more accurate RSSI signal, while consuming less power and die area, by utilizing digital rather...

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Hauptverfasser: Gehring, Mark R, Stenger, Joseph D
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An improved Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) circuit and method is provided herein for quickly and accurately detecting the strength of a received signal. The circuit described herein provides a more accurate RSSI signal, while consuming less power and die area, by utilizing digital rather than analog summing.