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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Devices containing 4937 tuner module
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'Eric Blossom' |
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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Devices containing 4937 tuner module |
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Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:22:19 -0700 |
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On Tue, Oct 07, 2003 at 06:21:21PM -0400, Ben Gelb wrote:
> Hi Eric,
>
> I agree that it is a very wise idea to look for another tuner, since
> this module is being phased out. I learned today that the low IF was
> once required for DOCSIS compliance, but is no longer. Therefore modules
> with an IF in this range will pretty much cease to exist. So some
> circuit will need to be designed to mix a 44 MHz IF down to 5 or 6 MHz.
... or just use band pass sampling. No need to down convert if the
sample and hold on the A/D is fast enough.
> As I am using GNURadio as the subject of study for my senior research
> project this year in high school, I wanted to see if I could emulate the
> hardware that has already been tested so that I don't have to devote
> large amounts of time to making the hardware work. I am unfortunately, a
> little bit limited by time.
Understood. Good luck!
Eric