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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 14, 1997
Kokusai Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A correlating filter includes a delay circuit which outputs a plurality of tap output signals TP1 to TPn having different delays. The correlating filter further includes a weighted adder circuit which weights the tap output signals, respectively, and adds the weighted tap output signals so as to derive a correlated output signal. A timing control circuit produces a control signal based on the correlated output signal from the weighted adder circuit. The control signal is high in level when the correlated output signal has a correlation peak. A power feed to the weighted adder circuit is achieved via a switching element. The switching element is only turned on when the control signal is high in level so as to enable the power feed to the weighted adder circuit. Thus, reduction in power consumption is achieved and the filter can be used in a portable radio device.