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(11) EP 1 110 311 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
27.06.2001 Bulletin 2001/26

(21) Application number: 00954421.4

(22) Date of filing: 26.06.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: H03G 3/34
(86) International application number:
PCT/EP0005/914
(87) International publication number:
WO 0101/567 (04.01.2001 Gazette 2001/01)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 28.06.1999 EP 99202079

(71) Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
5621 BA Eindhoven (NL)

(72) Inventors:
  • KASPERKOVITZ, Wolfdietrich
    NL-5656 AA Eindhoven (NL)
  • KUEHN, Arie
    NL-5656 AA Eindhoven (NL)

(74) Representative: Schoenmaker, Maarten et al
Internationaal Octrooibureau B.V.Prof. Holstlaan 6
5656 AA Eindhoven
5656 AA Eindhoven (NL)

   


(54) A MUTING CIRCUIT HAVING CONTROLLABLE IMPEDANCE MEANS FOR SOFT MUTING