JP2008205812A - Signal generating device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a signal generating device capable of outputting a signal of a high accurate level, even if there is a rapid change in the frequency or the level. <P>SOLUTION: The signal generating device is provided with an ALC (automatic level control) part 100 for forming a negative feedback loop, controlling a level varying means, adjusting a CW signal to a prescribed level and outputting the CW signal in a CW signal outputting state, and maintaining a control value for controlling the level varying means during negative feedback and outputting a modulated signal in a modulated signal outputting state; and an attenuating means 11 for changing the level of the signal outputted from the ALC part by steps, previously stores a first correction value for correcting the frequency response characteristics from a modulating means to an input of the attenuating means and a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error in each of the steps and corrects a baseband signal, by making a baseband signal generating part 1 vary the size of the baseband signal, on the basis of the first correction value and the second correction value that corresponds to the frequency of a modulated signal during outputting the modulated signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a signal generator that outputs a modulation signal for mobile radio, and more particularly to a technique that can change the level of a modulation signal at high speed and with high accuracy.

  Conventionally, there has been a technique such as a transmission unit disclosed in Patent Document 1 as a signal generator for testing a mobile terminal. In general, the signal generator constitutes an ALC (automatic level control, automatic power control, or automatic gain control) in order to stabilize the level of the output signal and improve the accuracy. On the other hand, in order to test a mobile terminal, a modulation signal according to the modulation scheme of the communication system in which it is used is required. When a digital modulation signal with a high crest ratio is output, if the modulation signal is output with the ALC applied, a level error corresponding to the time constant of the ALC loop occurs. The ALC loop operation was removed while maintaining the gain when the ALC was applied as the internal gain, and the modulation signal was output. The main part of Patent Document 1 is shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 11, when the instruction from the control unit 17 is “modulation”, the baseband signal generation unit 16 generates an IQ baseband signal for quadrature modulation and sends it to the quadrature modulation means 3. Sends a signal for CW (a signal to be unmodulated, such as a DC voltage or a single tone signal to the quadrature modulation means 3) to the quadrature modulation means 3. The quadrature modulation means 3 receives a local signal of a desired frequency set from the control unit 17 from the local oscillator 4 and modulates the local signal with the IQ baseband signal according to the output signal of the baseband signal generation unit 16. Alternatively, each signal of an unmodulated CW signal (hereinafter referred to as “signal” when both of them are represented) is output.

  In the ALC unit 100, the level detection means 7 detects the signal magnitude (hereinafter referred to as “level”) at the point X in FIG. 11 via the level variable means 5 and the amplification means 6, and the detected result is DC. Is output as a voltage. The comparison unit 8 compares the voltage value from the level detection unit 7 with the voltage value from the reference value generation unit 12, amplifies the difference, inverts the phase, and outputs the result. The switch 10 is connected to the terminal “ALC” when the signal is “CW”, and the output from the comparison means 8 is negatively fed back to the level variable means 5. Since the ALC loop is configured in this manner, if the loop gain of the ALC is sufficient, the signal level at the output X point is almost determined by the value of the voltage output from the reference value generator 12. Be stabilized. Next, when the signal is switched to the “modulation signal”, the switch 10 is connected to the terminal “HOLD” side, and the output of the comparison unit 8 at the time of “CW” held by the holding unit 9 immediately before the switching is the level variable unit. Sent to 5. Therefore, when this signal is a “modulated signal”, a modulated signal having the same level as that of “CW” is output. That is, even if the ALC loop is removed, the level is determined by the voltage value output from the reference value generator 12. The signal at the output X point is attenuated to a desired value by a variable ATT 11 (step variable attenuator) and output.

  In general, the frequency of a signal for testing a mobile terminal covers a wide band, and the level range required for the test also covers a wide range. At that time, each element from the quadrature modulation means 3 to the variable ATT 11 is called level change with respect to the frequency (frequency response characteristic, frequency characteristic, etc.) as a level error element. Step error (for example, +0.2 dB) due to an ideal element not being obtained in each step of the variable ATT 11 (for example, attenuation steps 0, 10, 20... DB, etc.). , -0.1 dB, -0.2 dB, etc.).

  In FIG. 11, in order to prevent the influence of the f characteristic when the modulated signal is output, every time the frequency is changed and set, the signal is set to “CW” in the configuration of FIG. Is switched on) to activate the ALC, switch 10 is “HOLD” (ie, ALC is off), and the signal is then “modulated signal”. That is, when a “modulation signal” is output by such a configuration / operation, a control signal corresponding to the changed frequency is obtained from the holding means 9 as a signal for controlling the level variable means 5. f special correction is performed. On the other hand, in order to eliminate the step error, each step error of the variable ATT 11 is examined in advance and a correction value for correcting the step error is stored, and the voltage value output from the reference value generation unit 12 is set as the correction value. Correct and output. 11, the signal is set to “CW” and the switch 10 is switched to “ALC” to operate the ALC. Then, the signal is set to “modulation signal”, and the switch 10 is set to “HOLD”. Then, by the ALC operation, the level of the output X point is corrected in the direction opposite to the error direction by the error generated in the variable ATT 11. Therefore, the signal output from the variable ATT 11 is set to a level with few step errors.

JP 2003-43084 A

  However, in the prior art shown in FIG. 11, since the ALC is turned on / off each time the signal frequency is changed or the level is switched, the frequency of the ALC on / off response time is increased. It takes a long time to switch or level switching, and fast switching is not possible.

  For example, there is a test called RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) as a test of a mobile terminal. This is schematically shown in FIG. In FIG. 10A, the signal generator 200 sends a GSM signal and a CDMA signal (both modulation signals of the respective modulation schemes: RF signals) to the mobile terminal 300 as shown in FIG. 10B. The level is changed over the range of Pmin to -Pmax and received. The mobile terminal 300 informs the base station 400 (or a pseudo test station for testing) of the reception level. The base station 400 transmits and receives a power-controlled radio wave at a level corresponding to the level. When performing such a test, every time the frequency is changed or / and every time a rapid level change is made, if ALC is turned on and off, it takes too much time and responds to a rapid level change. Therefore, the level change with high accuracy cannot be made.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a signal generator capable of outputting a signal with a high level of accuracy even when there is a rapid change in frequency or level.

As a specific configuration, the invention according to claim 1 selectively receives either a modulated signal or a CW signal obtained by orthogonally modulating a baseband signal with a local signal and the magnitude of the baseband signal. Modulation means (3) that outputs a signal having a magnitude corresponding to the signal level, and level variable means (5) that receives the signal from the modulation means and changes the level and outputs the signal. In the CW signal output state, A negative feedback loop is configured to control the level varying means to adjust and output the CW signal to a predetermined level. In the state of the modulation signal output, the negative feedback loop is removed and the level varying means is activated during negative feedback. An ALC unit (100) for holding the controlled control value and outputting the modulated signal, and an attenuating means (11) for changing and outputting the predetermined level of the signal output from the ALC unit in steps. Preparation In the signal generating apparatus,
A first correction value for correcting in advance at least a frequency response characteristic from the modulation means to the input of the attenuation means and a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means. The correction value storage means (2) for storing, and the magnitude of the modulation signal output from the attenuation means based on the first correction value and the second correction value corresponding to the frequency in the modulation signal output state Means (1e) for correcting the thickness.
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, further comprising a baseband signal generator (1) that can output the baseband signal by changing the magnitude of the baseband signal, and the means for correcting includes the baseband signal generator. By changing the magnitude of the baseband signal based on the first correction value and the second correction value corresponding to the frequency in the modulation signal output state, the modulation signal output from the attenuation means It was set as the structure which correct | amends a magnitude | size.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, upon receiving an instruction, the attenuation means is set to a predetermined step, the local signal is set to a predetermined frequency, and the CW signal is output from the modulation means. And forming the negative feedback loop in the ALC unit, and then holding the control value, causing the ALC unit to remove the negative feedback loop and outputting the modulation signal at the predetermined frequency, In response to an instruction to change the predetermined frequency or / and to change the predetermined step, the changed frequency or / and the first correction value corresponding to the changed step from the correction value storage means or / and the A control unit (14) is provided for controlling the means for correcting based on the second correction value to change the magnitude of the baseband signal.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a baseband signal generation unit (1) that can output a baseband signal by changing the magnitude thereof, and a baseband signal that is output from the baseband signal generation unit in response to a local signal. A modulation means (3) for selectively outputting either a modulation signal orthogonally modulated with a signal or a CW signal as a signal having a magnitude corresponding to the magnitude of the baseband signal; It has a level varying means (5) for receiving a signal and changing the level and outputting it, and a reference value generating means (12) for outputting a reference value. In the CW signal output state, a negative feedback loop is formed to form the level. The variable means is controlled so that the CW signal is adjusted to a predetermined level corresponding to the reference value and output. In the modulation signal output state, the negative feedback loop is removed and the level variable means is controlled during negative feedback. An ALC unit (100) for holding the control value and outputting the modulated signal; and attenuating means (11) for changing and outputting the predetermined level of the signal output from the ALC unit in steps, The reference value generating means stores in advance a third correction value for correcting the attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means, and outputs the reference value including the third correction value. In the signal generator configured,
A first correction value for correcting at least a frequency response characteristic from the modulating means to the input of the attenuating means when the attenuating means is set as a reference step in advance, and the attenuation of each of the steps of the attenuating means Correction value storage means (2) for storing a second correction value for correcting a quantity error,
The baseband signal generation unit receives the first correction value and the second correction value corresponding to the frequency in the state of the modulation signal output from the correction value storage means, and receives the first correction The magnitude of the baseband signal is made variable based on the value and the second correction value.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, either the normal mode or the level frequency fast switching mode can be selected, and when the normal mode is selected, at least the local signal is specified by designation. Each time the frequency of the CW signal is changed, the CW signal is output from the modulation means, and the negative feedback loop is formed in the ALC unit so that the CW signal corrected according to the third correction value is the predetermined value. Level and output, then hold the control value, remove the negative feedback loop and output the modulation signal,
When the mode is changed from the normal mode to the level frequency fast switching mode, the modulation signal is held in a state in which the control value is maintained when the negative feedback loop is removed in the normal mode immediately before the mode change. In response to an instruction to change the frequency or / and to change the step of the attenuating unit, the first frequency corresponding to the changed frequency / and the changed step of the attenuating unit is received from the correction value storage unit. A control unit (14) is provided for causing the baseband signal generation unit to change the magnitude of the baseband signal based on the correction value or / and the second correction value.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a baseband signal generation unit (1) that can output a baseband signal by changing the magnitude of the baseband signal, and the baseband signal output from the baseband signal generation unit receive a local band signal. A modulation means (3) for selectively outputting either a modulation signal orthogonally modulated with a signal or a CW signal as a signal having a magnitude corresponding to the magnitude of the baseband signal; A level variable means (5) for receiving a signal and changing the level and outputting; and a reference value generating means (12) for outputting a reference value. In the CW signal output state, a negative feedback loop is formed to form the negative feedback loop. The level variable means is controlled to output the CW signal adjusted to a predetermined level corresponding to the reference value, and in the state of the modulation signal output, the negative feedback loop is removed to control the level variable means at the time of negative feedback. An ALC unit (100) for holding the control value and outputting the modulated signal, and an attenuating means (11) for changing and outputting the predetermined level of the signal output from the ALC unit in steps, The reference value generating means stores in advance a third correction value for correcting the attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means, and outputs the reference value including the third correction value. In the signal generator configured,
Correction value storage means (2) for storing a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means in advance,
The baseband signal generator receives the second correction value corresponding to the frequency from the correction value storage means in the modulated signal output state, and based on the received second correction value, the baseband signal The configuration is such that the magnitude of the signal is variable.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, it is possible to select and set to either the normal mode or the high-speed level switching mode, and when the normal mode is selected, at least the local mode is designated. Each time the frequency of the signal is changed, the CW signal is output from the modulation means, and the negative feedback loop is formed in the ALC unit, thereby correcting the CW signal corrected according to the third correction value. The predetermined level is output, then the control value is held, the negative feedback loop is removed, and the modulation signal is output,
When the mode is changed from the normal mode to the level fast switching mode, when the frequency is not changed after the mode change, the frequency is changed after the mode change in the normal mode immediately before the mode change. In the state where the control value at the time when the negative feedback loop of the ALC unit is released when the mode is once returned to the normal mode is held, and after receiving an instruction to change the step, A control unit (14) is provided for controlling the baseband signal generation unit to change the magnitude of the baseband signal based on a second correction value corresponding to the step from the correction value storage means.

  According to the first, second, and third aspects of the present invention, the amplitude at the time of output of the CW signal is set to a predetermined level by the ALC unit at a certain frequency (reference frequency) and a step (reference step) with an attenuation amount, and the modulation is performed. When the signal is output, the negative feedback loop operation of the ALC unit is off and the level is maintained at a predetermined level (hereinafter, referred to as “ALC off” or “HOLD (hold). The feedback loop operating state may be referred to as “ALC ON”.) When the frequency and attenuation step are changed, the frequency response is determined by the first correction value and the second correction value of the correction value storage means. Attenuation error (step error) correction due to characteristics (f characteristic correction) and attenuation step is corrected, so that rapid level change and frequency change are not affected by the response time of the ALC unit and are accurate. Possible to become.

According to the third, fourth, and fifth aspects of the present invention, there are a normal mode in which the level change and the frequency change are not performed rapidly, and a normal mode having a slow response and a level frequency fast switching mode in which the level change and the frequency change are desired to be performed rapidly. In any case, a modulation signal with high accuracy can be obtained.
That is, every time the frequency is changed in the normal mode, ALC is turned on to reduce the f characteristic, and the step error is corrected by the third correction value, and this state is maintained (ALC off), and the modulation signal can be output. Therefore, a modulation signal with high accuracy is output. When the mode is changed to the level frequency fast switching mode, the first correction value is obtained when the frequency and level are changed with reference to the state (ALC off) of the modulation signal immediately before the mode change. Since the baseband signal generator corrects the signal based on the second correction value, a highly accurate modulation signal can be obtained.

According to the inventions of claims 6 and 7, the accuracy is good in both the normal mode in which the level is not changed rapidly and the frequency is not changed, and the normal mode having a slow response and the level fast switching mode in which the level is rapidly changed. A modulated signal can be obtained. However, in the level fast switching mode in this case, the same response time as in the normal mode is required when the frequency is changed.
That is, in the normal mode, as in the third and fourth aspects of the invention, whenever the frequency is changed, the ALC unit operates to reduce the f characteristic, and the step error is corrected by the third correction value. Therefore, a highly accurate modulation signal can be output. In the level fast switching mode, when only the level is changed without changing the frequency, the baseband based on the second correction value is based on the state where the level of the modulation signal immediately before the mode change is held (ALC off). Since it is corrected by the signal generator, a highly accurate modulation signal can be obtained. When the frequency is changed after the level fast switching mode, the negative feedback operation is once performed by the ALC unit in the normal mode (ALC on) and the f characteristic is reduced. Then, when the level is changed after that, the baseband signal generation unit based on the second correction value is based on the state in which the level of the modulation signal is maintained when ALC is on while the ALC is off. Since it is corrected, a highly accurate modulation signal is output. However, when the frequency is changed, the mode is temporarily returned to the normal mode (the ALC is turned on / off, so that the response time is required, but the operation corresponding to the f special correction is performed in the negative feedback loop of the ALC unit. Therefore, the first correction value is unnecessary as compared with the third and fourth aspects of the invention.

Embodiments according to the present invention will be described in the following three modes in that order.
(1) First embodiment (relational diagrams: FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 4, 5, and 7)
A mode in which the ALC is first operated and then the ALC is turned off and the level and frequency are rapidly switched. (2) Second embodiment (relationship diagrams: FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 4, and 4) 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 8)
A mode that operates in a normal mode in which ALC is turned on each time the frequency and level are changed, and then in a level frequency fast switching mode in which ALC is turned off and the level and frequency are rapidly switched (3) Third embodiment (relationship) Figure: Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 (B), Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 9)
Each time the frequency and level are changed, the normal mode in which ALC is turned on, and then, when switching the level without changing the frequency, ALC is turned off and the level is switched rapidly. When the frequency is changed, the normal mode is once returned. A mode of operating in the level high-speed switching mode (expressed separately from the above-described “level frequency high-speed switching mode”)

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the baseband signal generation unit of FIG. 1 and 2 correspond to a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment which will be described later. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the operation timing of ALC, and FIG. 3A is a diagram showing the timing of the first embodiment and the timing mainly in the level frequency fast switching mode of the second embodiment. . FIG. 3B is a diagram mainly showing the timing of the level fast switching mode in the third embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a first correction value for correcting the frequency response characteristic (f characteristic) stored in the correction value storage means, and FIG. 5 shows a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error (step error) stored in the correction value storage means. FIG. 6 shows a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error (step error) stored in the reference value generation unit. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation flow of the first embodiment, FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation flow of the second embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the third embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement flow of a form.

  In FIG. 1, the configurations denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 11 have the same functions. In the following description, the configuration / operation will be described mainly with respect to differences from FIG.

[1: First Embodiment] Relationship diagram: FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3 (A), FIG. 4, FIG.
A specific functional configuration of the baseband signal generator 1 of FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, the waveform data memory 1a includes modulation waveform data of IQ baseband signals (I baseband signal and Q baseband signal) for modulating the local signal to the quadrature modulation means 3, and CW CW waveform data for outputting a signal (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “waveform data” together with modulation waveform data) is stored in advance. The waveform data memory 1a receives a “CW / modulation instruction” indicating whether to output a CW signal or a modulation signal as a waveform data output instruction under the control from the control unit 14, Waveform data or modulation waveform data is output.

  Each of the two multipliers 1b that can change the multiplication rate, the two converters D / A1c that perform digital-analog conversion, and the two low-pass filters LPF1d are the same as each other, and the I baseband signal, Q Two routes are provided for each baseband signal. The multiplier 1b corrects (changes) the size of the waveform data from the waveform data memory 1a at the multiplication rate corresponding to the correction data from the correction means 2 according to the instruction from the level control unit 1e and outputs the corrected data. The changed waveform data is converted into an analog modulation signal by each D / A 1c and each LPF 1d, and unnecessary frequency components are removed, and the magnitude (level) is corrected to the quadrature modulation means 3. Sent as a band signal. The orthogonal modulation means 3 modulates the local signal with each corrected baseband signal received from the LPF 1d, and outputs a modulated signal having a magnitude corresponding to the magnitude of each baseband signal. When the quadrature modulation means 3 outputs a CW signal, the waveform data output from the waveform data memory 1a is input as a DC voltage. The frequency is determined by the frequency of the local signal output from the local oscillator 4, which is instructed by the control unit 14.

  The correction value storage means 2 uses the f-specific correction value (for example, ratio) in the format shown in FIG. 4 as the correction value for the frequency response characteristic and the correction value (for example, ratio) for the attenuation error of the variable ATT 11 in FIG. The step error value shown in the format is stored. FIG. 4 has a correction value (within a thick line frame in FIG. 4) with a level variable range of “0 dB” and a frequency of 100 MHz as a reference. This correction value is a value for canceling out the frequency response characteristic from at least the quadrature modulation means 3 to the input point (X point) of the variable ATT 11 when ALC is not applied. The correction values in the level variable ranges “1 to 5 dB” and “−1 to −5 dB” are values that are used in advance when the variable ATT 11 serves as both level setting and correction since the variable ATT 11 has 5 dB steps. . FIG. 5 has correction values at each step and each frequency when the step is “0 dB” and a frequency of 100 MHz as a reference (these are also examples in which the rate is a unit, for example).

  4 and 5 are divided into the f special correction on the ALC unit 100 side and the step error correction on the variable ATT 11 side before and after the input point (point X) of the variable ATT 11 in FIG. The step error value includes the f characteristic of the variable ATT 11 as can be seen from step 0 dB in FIG. As described above, there is another method for acquiring the correction value without necessarily dividing the point X. For example, the variable ATT11 is set to 0 dB, and the correction value for correcting the f characteristic when measured on the output side of the variable ATT11 is stored as the first correction value in FIG. 4 (that is, the variable ATT11). The f characteristic at 0 dB is the same as the f characteristic on the ALC unit 100 side.) The second correction value (third correction value) of the step error is all 0 dB of the variable ATT 11 in FIG. 5 (FIG. 6). The correction value is set to “1” (“2” in FIG. 6; that is, no correction) at the frequency, and in other steps, a step error when using 0 dB of the variable ATT 11 as a reference at each frequency is obtained as a correction value ( For example, the frequency fn is measured with “1” as a reference at step 0 dB, and as a result, the correction value “1.1” at step 5 dB is obtained. In the claims of the present invention, each characteristic is expressed separately at the input point of the variable ATT 11, but the step error including the f characteristic on the ALC unit 100 side and the f characteristic on the variable ATT 11 side is corrected. . The same correction is effectively performed in the other methods. Therefore, any method of taking the correction value is within the scope of the present invention.

  The level control unit 1e has, for example, “1” as a reference data height value (ratio) in advance, and when the switch 10 is set to the “ALC” side, that is, when ALC is on, the reference data height The value “1” is instructed to both multipliers 1b. In this case, since the ratio is “1”, the level does not change before and after the multiplier 1b. When the switch 10 is set to the “HOLD” side, that is, when the ALC is off, the level control unit 1e receives the level / frequency change information from the control unit 14 and outputs the frequency (output from the quadrature modulation unit 3). FIG. 4 shows the f-specific correction value (example “1.1”) corresponding to the frequency of the modulated signal to be changed, from FIG. 4, the step error correction value (example “1.2”) at the step (attenuation) in which the variable ATT 11 is set. ) Is read out from FIG. 5, and a value of “reference data height value × f special correction value × step error correction value” (eg, 1 × 1.1 × 1.2) is obtained, and the multiplier 1b is determined by the value. As a result, the magnitude of the modulation signal output from the orthogonal modulation means 3 is corrected (changed) and output.

  The reference value generator 12 sets a voltage value (hereinafter referred to as “voltage value”) for setting the magnitude of the CW signal detected by the level detecting means 7 when the ALC is on (the magnitude of the CW signal input to the variable ATT 11). Is output.) In the first embodiment, the correction value in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 is a reference, and the voltage value (reference voltage value, reference voltage) at which the output of the variable ATT becomes a predetermined level (reference level) based on the same frequency as the frequency. For example, 2V) is output. For example, the variable ATT11 is generally displayed at 0 dB (generally, the panel unit 15 often displays the output level (absolute value level) from the variable ATT11 at that time. For example, the absolute value level 0 dBm when the variable ATT11 is 0 dB) The reference voltage value (for example, 2V) at which the output of the variable ATT of the CW signal at that time is 0 dBm is obtained in advance and stored with reference to the frequency of 100 MHz, and output to the comparator 8 when the ALC is on. To do.

  As shown in (2), (3), and (1) of FIG. 3A, the control unit 14 turns on the ALC by setting the switch 10 to “ALC” when instructing “CW” as the CW / modulation instruction. The switches 13a and 13b are set to “normal”. However, in the first embodiment, the reference value generator 12 outputs the above-described “reference voltage value” regardless of the level / frequency change information, and the above-mentioned predetermined level (reference value) is supplied to the variable ATT 11. Level) step.

  That is, the control unit 14 turns on the ALC at “CW”, calibrates the output level at the reference level and the reference frequency, and sets the level variable means 5 immediately before the change to “modulation”. With the controlled value held by the holding means 9 and maintaining the gain of the level enabling means 5, the ALC is turned off and the modulation signal is output. When the frequency and variable ATT 11 steps are changed as shown in (1) and (5) of FIG. 3A, the desired frequency changed from the correction means 2 and the correction value corresponding to the desired step are set. The level controller 1e reads out and corrects (changes) the multiplier 1b to output a modulation signal with high accuracy. That is, at “CW”, the output level calibrated at the reference frequency and the reference level is held with the ALC turned off at “modulation”. When the frequency and step are changed, correction is performed using the correction values shown in FIGS. Therefore, the level and frequency can be changed at high speed without being affected by the response time of ALC, and a level with high accuracy can be obtained.

A series of operations will be described with reference to FIG.
Steps S1 and S2: When the power is turned on, the control unit 14 determines the step Lk (reference level Lk, for example, Lk = 0 dB) of the reference variable ATT 11 determined in advance, and the frequency of the local oscillator 4 as a reference frequency (example: fk = 100 MHz) (automatic or setting by the user from the panel unit 15). The control unit 14 instructs the baseband signal generation unit 1 to output CW waveform data, turns on the ALC for the switch 10, and sets the switches 13 a and 13 b to “normal”.
Step S3: A CW signal is output, and the reference value generator 12 outputs a reference voltage value at the step of the reference variable ATT 11 (eg, level Lk = 0 dB) and the reference frequency (eg, fk = 100 MHz), ALC is turned on and the output level of the variable ATT 11 is set to a predetermined value (level 0 dBm which is the same display as the variable ATT 11).

Step S4: The control unit 14 instructs the baseband signal generation unit 1 to output the modulated waveform data, sets the HOLD to the switch 10 to turn off the ALC, and the holding means 9 is in the previous ALC on state. The value controlling the level variable means 5 is maintained as it is. Then, the switches 13a and 13b are set to “high speed”.
Step S5: The user changes the frequency fs, the level Ls (step Ls), or both from the panel unit 15.
Step S6: The modulated signal having the changed frequency is output, the changed frequency fs and the correction value at step Ls are read from the correction value storage means 2, and the baseband signal generator 1 increases the baseband waveform signal. Correct. Therefore, it is switched at a high speed when ALC is turned off, and a modulated signal with a corrected level with high accuracy is output.
Steps S7 and S8: If there is a new change in frequency and level, the process returns to step S4.

[2: Second Embodiment] Relationship Diagram: FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 6, and 8
FIG. 1 is shared with the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the ALC is initially turned on, and then the ALC is turned off to change the frequency fs and the level (step) Ls. However, in the second embodiment, every time the frequency fk and the level Lk are changed, the ALC is turned on [normal mode], and thereafter, the ALC is turned off and the modulation signal is output, and the level Ls and the frequency Fs are rapidly turned on. This is a mode of operating in [level frequency fast switching mode]. Setting and changing these modes are performed by a user instruction on the panel unit 15.

  The parts (steps S16 and S17 in FIG. 8) that operate in the level frequency fast switching mode after ALC is turned on in the second embodiment are almost the same as those in the first embodiment (steps S5 and S6 in FIG. 7). It is. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the frequency and level can be changed in the normal mode. Accordingly, the difference will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are a normal mode (steps S12 to S15) and a level frequency fast switching mode (steps S16 to S18). Then, in steps S12 and S13 (normal mode) in FIG. 8, the ALC is turned on at the frequency fk and the level Lk that are changed by the user.

  Therefore, the difference from the first embodiment in the configuration is that a step error correction value (third correction value) as shown in FIG. 6 is used in order for the reference value generation unit 12 to correct a step error when the ALC is on. When the ALC is turned on, the step error correction value at the changed step Lk and frequency fs is received from the change information of the step Lk and frequency fk at that time, and the changed voltage value is read out from FIG. The CW signal having a corrected magnitude is output to the comparison means 8. The timing of the operation is shown in FIG. 3A as in the first embodiment.

  The step error correction value (third correction value) shown in FIG. 6 is set to a reference data height value (ratio) (for example, “1”) stored in advance without the level control means 1e performing the correction operation. In this state, the values are actually obtained in advance and stored as a table by turning on the ALC at each frequency and at each step. That is, for example, when the ALC is on, the reference voltage value (for example, 2 V) when the absolute value level 0 dBm when the variable ATT 11 is 0 dB and the frequency is 100 MHz, and the output of the variable ATT of the CW signal at that time is 0 dBm. ), And a voltage value corresponding to an error correction value for 0 dB at a frequency of 100 MHz, which is a reference value of the variable ATT 11, when the step Lk is changed at the frequency fk: +0.1 V, for example ) Is stored in the reference value generator 12.

  When the frequency fk and step Lk are set during the ALC-on operation, the reference value generator 12 corrects the voltage value = [reference voltage value + voltage value corresponding to the correction] (for example, 2 .1V) to the comparison means 8. As the step error correction value (third correction value), this “corrected voltage value” may be stored (FIG. 6 is an example stored in this form). [Reference voltage value] and [Voltage value corresponding to correction] may be stored separately.

The operation flow of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the operation timing in the level frequency high-speed switching mode is the same as the high-speed operation in FIG.
Steps S11 and S12: The power is turned on, and the panel unit 15 is set to the normal mode when the power is turned on. The user sets the level Lk (step Lk of the variable ATT 11) set from the panel unit 15 and the desired frequency fk (frequency of the local signal of the local oscillator 4) (the level and frequency are initially set when the power is turned on. Value is automatically set). The control unit 14 instructs the baseband signal generation unit 1 to output CW waveform data, turns on the ALC for the switch 10, and sets the switches 13 a and 13 b to “normal”.

Step S13: The CW signal is output, and the reference value generation unit 12 refers to the third correction value shown in FIG. 6 and outputs the corrected voltage value corresponding to the step Lk of the variable ATT 11 and the frequency fk. Send to comparison means 8. The ALC raises (or lowers) the level of the input point (point X) of the variable ATT 11 by the error of step Lk. Then, the output level having passed through the variable ATT 11 is output with a highly accurate level Lk in which the step error is corrected.
Step S14: The control unit 14 instructs the baseband signal generation unit 1 to output modulation waveform data, turns the switch 10 to HOLD to turn off the ALC, and the holding means 9 is in the previous ALC on state. The level control means 5 is maintained as it is.
At this time, the level control unit 1e does not perform the correction operation, and sets a pre-stored reference data height value (ratio) (for example, “1”).

Step S15: If the user maintains the normal mode, the process returns to Step S12, and Steps S12, S13, and S14 are repeated for the frequency and level set in Step S12 again. If the user has switched to the level frequency fast switching mode, the process proceeds to step S16.
Step S16: By setting the level frequency fast switching mode, the control unit 14 sets the switches 13a and 13b to “high speed”. Then, the user changes the frequency fs, the level Ls (step Ls), or both from the panel unit 15 (if not changed, the frequency and step in the normal mode are maintained).

  Step S17: With the ALC held, the modulation signal of the set frequency fs is output. The correction value at the frequency fs and step Ls is read from the correction value storage means 2 and modulated by the baseband signal generator 1. Correct the size of the waveform data. At this time, as the correction value, the f-specific correction value (first correction value) shown in FIG. 4 and the step error correction value (second correction value) shown in FIG. 5 are used. At this time, since the ALC is off, no voltage value from the reference value generation unit 12 is used. According to the correction value storing means 2, it is possible to output a modulated signal with a high level of accuracy that is switched at high speed with ALC off and corrected.

However, depending on the conditions, the level control unit 1e operates as follows according to the level / frequency information from the control unit 14 of the baseband signal generation unit 1.
(A) Even in the level frequency high-speed switching mode, if the frequency and step are not changed in step S16 and the same frequency and level as in the normal mode, the correction operation is not performed as it is.
(B) Even in the level frequency high-speed switching mode, when the frequency fs and step Ls are changed in step S16 and the frequency fk and step Lk are different from those in the normal mode, the f at the frequency fs with respect to the f-specific correction value at the frequency fk according to FIG. The difference from the special correction value and the difference between the frequency fk, the frequency fs with respect to the step error correction value at step Lk, and the step error correction value at step Ls in FIG. This is because, in the level frequency fast switching mode, ALC is turned off, but the value that controls the level variable means 5 when the ALC operation is performed under the conditions of the frequency fk and step Lk is held. This is because they need to be corrected with reference to them. If the frequency fk and the step Lk are the reference frequency and step (for example, 100 MHz, 0 dB) when FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are created, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 can be used as they are (without obtaining the difference). .
(C) When the level frequency fast switching mode is set, the control unit 14 always turns on ALC at the reference frequency, step (for example, 100 MHz, 0 dB), and then turns off ALC. As long as the modulation signal is output, as described in the latter half of the above (b), FIGS. 4 and 5 can be used as correction values as they are. This is the same as executing steps S2 to S7 when the level frequency fast switching mode is reached.

  Step S18: If the user maintains the level frequency fast switching mode, the process returns to Step 16, and Steps S16 and S17 are repeated for the frequency and level set in Step S12 again. If the user has switched to the normal mode, the process returns to step S12.

[3: Third Embodiment] Relationship Diagram: FIGS. 1, 2, 3B, 5, 6, and 9
In this embodiment, there are a normal mode and a level fast switching mode. In the level fast switching mode, frequency switching cannot be performed at high speed, but level switching can be changed at high speed. The configuration of FIG. 1 is basically the same as that of the first and second embodiments. In the third embodiment, as shown in (3) and (4) of FIG. 3B, every time the frequency is changed in the level fast switching mode, ALC is turned on in the CW signal, and the subsequent ALC is held. Thus, as shown in (5) of FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows the operation flow. Steps S22 to S25 in the normal mode are the same as steps S12 to S15 of FIG. 8 which is the normal mode of the second embodiment, and further, steps S26 and S30 of FIG. Are the same as steps S16 and S18 in FIG. 8, respectively. In FIG. 9, every time the frequency fs is changed as shown in steps S27 and S28, a CW signal of that frequency is output and ALC is turned on. As a result, the frequency fs set in step S26 of FIG. 9, the f special correction in step Ls, and the step error correction are executed by ALC. Therefore, the step error correction value stored in the reference value generation unit 12 (for example, FIG. 6) is used for the step error correction. The f special correction is corrected by the operation of the ALC.

  In the third embodiment, since the f special correction when the ALC is off is included in the value held by the holding means 9 when the ALC operation is performed, the correction value storage means 2 stores the f special correction as shown in FIG. Has no value. However, since the step Ls is changed when the ALC is off, the step error correction value as shown in FIG. 5 is provided.

  Then, in step S29 of FIG. 9, a modulation signal having the same frequency fs as when ALC is on is output, ALC is turned off, and HOLD is performed. When step Ls is changed in this state, the level control unit 1e of the baseband signal generation unit 1 operates as follows.

  That is, the difference between the frequency fs and the step error correction value at step Ls when ALC is on and the frequency fs and the step error correction value at the changed step Ls is obtained as FIG. This is because when the level is switched, ALC is turned off. At that time, the value that controls level changing means 5 when the ALC operation is performed under the conditions of frequency fs and step Ls is held. This is because it is necessary to correct them with reference to them.

[Modification of correction]
The correction value storage means 2 in FIG. 1 may be brought to the holding means 9. At that time, the correction value storage means 2 has an f-special correction value and a step error correction value similar to those in FIGS. However, while the waveform data is corrected in FIG. 1, in this modified example, the gain (loss) of the level variable means 5 is changed and the control target is different, so that each correction value is different. Then, the multiplier 1b and the level control unit 1e in FIG. 2 also come to the holding means 9 side, and with respect to the value held by the holding means 9, the f correction value held by the correction value storage means 2 and the step error What is necessary is just to multiply a correction value. Other timing and operation flows are the same as those of the first, second, and third embodiments.

  According to the above configuration, the frequency change (first and second embodiments) and level change (first to third embodiments) of the modulation signal can be rapidly performed with the ALC off, and the level is corrected. Therefore, it is possible to change the level with high accuracy.

It is a figure which shows the function structure of embodiment of this invention. This corresponds to a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment to be described later. It is a figure which shows the function structure of the baseband signal generation part of FIG. FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating the operation timing of ALC, and FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating the timing of the first embodiment and the timing of the second embodiment mainly in the level frequency fast switching mode. FIG. 3B is a diagram mainly showing the timing of the level fast switching mode in the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st correction value which correct | amends the frequency response characteristic (f characteristic) which a correction value memory | storage means memorize | stores. It is a figure which shows the 2nd correction value which correct | amends the attenuation amount error (step error) which a correction value memory | storage means memorize | stores. This is a third correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error (step error) stored in the reference value generation unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement flow of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement flow of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement flow of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior art. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a prior art.

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1 baseband signal generator, 2 correction value storage means, 3 orthogonal modulation means,
4 local oscillators, 5 level variable means, 6 amplifying means, 7 level detecting means,
8 comparison means 9 holding means 10 switch 11 variable ATT
12 reference value generation unit, 13a, 13b switch, 14 control unit, 15 panel unit,
16 baseband signal generator, 17 controller,
100 ALC unit, 200 signal generator, 300 mobile terminal, 400 base station

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Modulation means (3) for receiving a baseband signal and selectively outputting either a modulation signal or a CW signal orthogonally modulated with a local signal as a signal having a magnitude corresponding to the magnitude of the baseband signal And a level variable means (5) for receiving a signal from the modulation means and changing the level and outputting it, and in the state of the CW signal output, a negative feedback loop is formed to control the level variable means. The CW signal is adjusted to a predetermined level and output, and in the modulation signal output state, the negative feedback loop is removed and the control signal for controlling the level variable means at the time of negative feedback is held and the modulation signal is output. A signal generator comprising: an ALC unit (100) to be output; and an attenuation unit (11) for changing and outputting the predetermined level of the signal output from the ALC unit in steps.
A first correction value for correcting in advance at least a frequency response characteristic from the modulation means to the input of the attenuation means and a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means. The correction value storage means (2) for storing, and the magnitude of the modulation signal output from the attenuation means based on the first correction value and the second correction value corresponding to the frequency in the modulation signal output state A signal generator comprising: means (1e) for correcting the thickness.   A baseband signal generator (1) capable of outputting the baseband signal by changing the magnitude thereof, wherein the correcting means includes the first correction value corresponding to the frequency in the state of the modulation signal output and 2. The signal generation according to claim 1, wherein the magnitude of the modulation signal output from the attenuation means is corrected by changing the magnitude of the baseband signal based on the second correction value. apparatus.   In response to the instruction, the attenuating unit is set to a predetermined step, the local signal is set to a predetermined frequency, the CW signal is output from the modulating unit, the ALC unit is formed with the negative feedback loop, and then the control value The negative feedback loop is removed from the ALC unit, and a modulation signal is output at the predetermined frequency. In this state, an instruction to change the predetermined frequency or / and change the predetermined step is received. The magnitude of the baseband signal in the means for correcting based on the first correction value or / and the second correction value according to the changed frequency or / and the changed step from the correction value storage means The signal generator according to claim 2, further comprising a control unit (14) that controls to change the height. A baseband signal generator (1) that can output the baseband signal by changing the magnitude thereof, and a modulated signal or CW obtained by receiving the baseband signal output from the baseband signal generator and orthogonally modulating it with a local signal Modulating means (3) for selectively outputting any one of the signals as a signal having a magnitude corresponding to the magnitude of the baseband signal, and changing the level in response to the signal from the modulating means A level changing means (5) for outputting and a reference value generating means (12) for outputting a reference value, and in the state of outputting the CW signal, a negative feedback loop is formed to control the level changing means to control the CW signal. Is adjusted to a predetermined level corresponding to the reference value and output, and in the modulated signal output state, the negative feedback loop is removed and the control value that controls the level variable means at the time of negative feedback is held and the variable is maintained. An ALC unit (100) for outputting a signal, and an attenuating unit (11) for changing and outputting the predetermined level of the signal output from the ALC unit in steps, wherein the reference value generating unit In a signal generator configured to store a third correction value for correcting an attenuation error in each of the steps of the means and output the reference value including the third correction value,
A first correction value for correcting at least a frequency response characteristic from the modulating means to the input of the attenuating means when the attenuating means is set as a reference step in advance, and the attenuation of each of the steps of the attenuating means Correction value storage means (2) for storing a second correction value for correcting a quantity error,
The baseband signal generation unit receives the first correction value and the second correction value corresponding to the frequency in the state of the modulation signal output from the correction value storage means, and receives the first correction A signal generating apparatus that varies the magnitude of the baseband signal based on the value and the second correction value. Either the normal mode or the level frequency fast switching mode can be selected. When the normal mode is selected, the modulation means outputs a CW signal at least every time the frequency of the local signal is changed by designation. The CLC signal corrected according to the third correction value is output at the predetermined level by forming the negative feedback loop in the ALC unit, and then the control value is held, and the negative feedback Remove the loop and output the modulated signal,
When the mode is changed from the normal mode to the level frequency fast switching mode, the modulation signal is held in a state in which the control value is maintained when the negative feedback loop is removed in the normal mode immediately before the mode change. In response to an instruction to change the frequency or / and to change the step of the attenuating unit, the first frequency corresponding to the changed frequency / and the changed step of the attenuating unit is received from the correction value storage unit. 5. The signal according to claim 4, further comprising a control unit (14) that causes the baseband signal generation unit to change the magnitude of the baseband signal based on a correction value or / and a second correction value. Generator. A baseband signal generator (1) that can output the baseband signal by changing the magnitude thereof, and a modulated signal or CW obtained by receiving the baseband signal output from the baseband signal generator and orthogonally modulating it with a local signal Modulating means (3) for selectively outputting any one of the signals as a signal having a magnitude corresponding to the magnitude of the baseband signal, and changing the level in response to the signal from the modulating means A level changing means (5) for outputting and a reference value generating means (12) for outputting a reference value, and in the CW signal output state, a negative feedback loop is formed to control the level changing means to control the CW The signal is adjusted to a predetermined level corresponding to the reference value and output, and in the modulated signal output state, the negative feedback loop is removed and the control value that controls the level varying means at the time of negative feedback is held and the An ALC unit (100) for outputting a modulation signal, and attenuation means (11) for changing and outputting the predetermined level of the signal output from the ALC unit in steps. In a signal generator configured to store a third correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means and to output the reference value including the third correction value ,
Correction value storage means (2) for storing a second correction value for correcting an attenuation amount error in each of the steps of the attenuation means in advance,
The baseband signal generator receives the second correction value corresponding to the frequency from the correction value storage means in the modulated signal output state, and based on the received second correction value, the baseband signal A signal generating device characterized in that the magnitude of a signal is variable. When either the normal mode or the level fast switching mode can be selected and set, and the normal mode is selected, the CW signal is sent from the modulation means every time the frequency of the local signal is changed by designation. The CW signal corrected according to the third correction value is output at a predetermined level by forming the negative feedback loop in the ALC unit, and then the control value is held and the negative feedback loop is generated. Remove the feedback loop to output the modulated signal,
When the mode is changed from the normal mode to the level fast switching mode, when the frequency is not changed after the mode change, the frequency is changed after the mode change in the normal mode immediately before the mode change. In the state where the control value at the time when the negative feedback loop of the ALC unit is released when the mode is once returned to the normal mode is held, and after receiving an instruction to change the step, A control unit (14) for controlling the baseband signal generation unit to change the magnitude of the baseband signal based on a second correction value according to the step from the correction value storage unit; The signal generator according to claim 6, wherein

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