Method and System for a Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Analyzer on an Integrated Circuit

Abstract

Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide an RF spectrum analyzer on a computer chip, such as an integrated circuit. They may provide RF spectrum analyzer functions on a much smaller scale, which is easier to implement, transport and install in other equipment. They present a single chip solution that is smaller, lighter and more compact than conventional systems. Additionally, they may be put in hand held (or smaller) devices.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method in a radio frequency (RF) spectrum analyzer on a single integrated circuit, comprising:
 receiving an input RF to be analyzed on the single integrated circuit; and   outputting a digital representation of the frequency domain of the received input RF signal.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 displaying the digital representation of the frequency domain of the received input RF signal.   
     
     
         3 . A radio frequency (RF) spectrum analyzer on a single integrated circuit, comprising:
 the single integrated circuit configured to:   receive an input RF signal to be analyzed; and   output a digital representation of the frequency domain of the received input RF signal.   
     
     
         4 . The radio frequency (RF) spectrum analyzer of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a connection to a display, wherein the display is configured to display the digital representation of the frequency domain of the received input RF signal for viewing.