Target tracking transmitter having two levels of power operation
AssigneePlessey Overseas Limited
InventorAlan R. K. Farrer
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Abstract
A target tracking transmitter has an internal voltage supply which may be operated at a first operative level and a second reduced operative level. A switch is provided for cycling the voltage supply between the first and second operative levels, which are both sufficient to ensure generation by the transmitter of radio frequency signals for detection by a remote receiver. The switch is arranged to control the time for which the transmitter is cycled at the first and second levels whereby the operating life of the internal voltage supply is maximized while enabling continuous generation of the radio frequency signals.
Claims5
A target tracking transmitter comprising an internal voltage supply having a first operative level and a second reduced operative level, an output stage coupled to the voltage supply for supplying radio frequency signals for detection by a receiver remote from the target tracking transmitter, and switching means, coupled to the voltage supply, for cycling said supply between the first and second operative levels, said levels both arranged to provide sufficient power to the output stage for enabling continuous transmission of the radio frequency signals, wherein the switching means is arranged to control the time for which the transmitter is cycled at the first and second operative voltage levels whereby the operating life of said voltage supply is maximised whilst enabling continuous transmission of the radio frequency signals throughout the operating life of the voltage supply.
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