Lucent Technologies Inc.

Timothy Lloyd Pernell

John Phillip Franey

Clyde George Bethea

George Theodore Dangelmayer

A method and apparatus are disclosed for suppressing interference in a radio frequency (RF) communication system using active shielding techniques. An opposing neutralizing signal is applied to actively neutralize stray signals in a microwave communication environment. An interfering or stray signal is detected using a sensing antenna, and the opposing neutralizing signal is generated in response thereto. The opposing neutralizing signal is applied to a signal neutralizing shield to shield any desired components or devices. The opposing neutralizing signal is approximately 180 degrees out of phase, and of equal magnitude to the detected interfering signal. A phase shifter/null feedback device receives the detected stray signal, if any, and adaptively adjusts the phase and magnitude of the opposing neutralizing signal. In one embodiment, the phase shifter/null feedback device includes an integrator that generates a DC value that is proportional to the energy of the interfering signal. The DC value is applied to a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) using known feedback techniques to adjust the phase or magnitude, or both, of the opposing neutralizing signal and to thereby minimize the DC value.

Method and apparatus for suppressing interference using active shielding techniques

A device including a probe plate including a plurality of test pins, a conductive layer disposed in proximity to the probe plate and including a plurality of openings therein corresponding the plurality of test pins and, an insulator layer disposed on the conductive layer and including a plurality of openings therein corresponding the plurality of test pins.

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Timothy Lloyd Pernell