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{{Person | {{Person | ||
|Names=George Joseph Frye | |Names=George Joseph Frye | ||
|Affiliations=Tektronix ; Frye Electronics | |Countries=USA; | ||
|Affiliations=University of Kansas;Tektronix;Frye Electronics | |||
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In 1973, he incorporated ''Frye Electronics'' to produce audiological test equipment (Ref. 1, 2). | In 1973, he incorporated ''Frye Electronics'' to produce audiological test equipment (Ref. 1, 2). | ||
He co-invented the [[random sampling]] technique. | |||
* Project Engineer on [[4S2A]] (1966; see [http://w140.com/tek_4s2a_eng_spec.pdf Tektronix 4S2A Engineering Specification]) | * Project Engineer on [[4S2A]] (1966; see [http://w140.com/tek_4s2a_eng_spec.pdf Tektronix 4S2A Engineering Specification]) | ||
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{{Patents|George Frye}} | {{Patents|George Frye}} | ||
==Publications | ==Publications== | ||
* [ | * [https://w140.com/frye_random_sampling_oscillography.pdf Frye and Nahman, "Random Sampling Oscillography"], 1964. | ||
* [ | * [https://w140.com/frye_s4_gate.pdf A new Approach to Fast Gate Design] (also in [[Media:Service Scope 52 Oct 1968.pdf | Servicescope No. 52, Oct 1968]]) | ||
* [https://w140.com/frye_subnanosecond_pulse_gen.pdf ''A Predictable Subnanosecond Step Generator.''] IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas. Vol. IM17 No. 4 (Dec 1968)''. IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas. Vol. IM17 No. 4 (Dec 1968) | |||
* [[Media:062-1244-00.pdf | Time-Domain Reflectometry Measurements]], 1973 (contrib.) | * [[Media:062-1244-00.pdf | Time-Domain Reflectometry Measurements]], 1973 (contrib.) | ||
==Links and References== | ==Links and References== | ||
# [ | # [https://www.electronicdesign.com/displays/george-frye-family-need-leads-better-hearing-aid-and-new-industry George Frye: Family Need Leads To A Better Hearing Aid And A New Industry]. Electronic Design, Nov 2008 | ||
# [ | # [https://www.frye.com/wp/history/ Frye Electronics: History] | ||
[[Category:Tektronix people]] | [[Category:Tektronix people]] | ||
Revision as of 00:56, 13 March 2022
George Joseph Frye (? – ?) please add bio
In 1973, he incorporated Frye Electronics to produce audiological test equipment (Ref. 1, 2).
He co-invented the random sampling technique.
- Project Engineer on 4S2A (1966; see Tektronix 4S2A Engineering Specification)
- Designed S-4 Sampling Head (1968-1990)
Products by George Frye
| Manufacturer | Model | Description | Designers | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tektronix | 4S2 | Dual channel sampling plugin | George Frye | 1962 |
| Tektronix | 4S2A | Dual channel sampling plugin | George Frye | 1965 |
| Tektronix | S-4 | Sampling Head | George Frye | 1968 |
| Tektronix | 7T11 | Sampling Sweep Unit | George Frye • Al Zimmerman • Gene Cowan | 1969 |
| Tektronix | 7S11 | Sampling plugin | George Frye • Al Zimmerman • Gene Cowan | 1969 |
| Tektronix | 7T11A | Sampling Sweep Unit | George Frye • Al Zimmerman • Gene Cowan | 1986 |
Components by George Frye
| Model | Class | Description | Designers | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155-0001-00 | Hybrid integrated circuit | gate assembly | George Frye | S-4 |
| 155-0053-00 | Hybrid integrated circuit | sampler | George Frye | S-6 |
Patents by George Frye
| Page | Office | Number | Title | Inventors | Company | Filing date | Grant date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent US 3281705A | US | 3281705A | Wide band signal inverter circuit having separate paths for high and low frequency signal portions | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1964-02-03 | 1966-10-25 |
| Patent US 3297885A | US | 3297885A | Variable width pulse generator employing independently operated switches for controllably discharging transmission line | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1964-03-06 | 1967-01-10 |
| Patent US 3309532A | US | 3309532A | Wave shaping and voltage limiting circuit employing plural snap-off diodes | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1964-03-20 | 1967-03-14 |
| Patent US 3344285A | US | 3344285A | Ramp generator and comparator circuit employing non-saturating gate | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1965-01-19 | 1967-09-26 |
| Patent US 3434049A | US | 3434049A | Time domain reflectometry system having a current source for locating discontinuities in a transmission line | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1965-12-06 | 1969-03-18 |
| Patent US 3524993A | US | 3524993A | Triggering method and apparatus wherein the triggering period is determined | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1967-02-17 | 1970-08-18 |
| Patent US 3629731A | US | 3629731A | Sampling system | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1968-07-12 | 1971-12-21 |
| Patent US 3612915A | US | 3612915A | Triggerable apparatus | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1969-05-26 | 1971-10-12 |
| Patent US 3611003A | US | 3611003A | Oscilloscope signal sampling system | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1969-05-26 | 1971-10-05 |
| Patent US 3612910A | US | 3612910A | Triggered pulse generator having automatic bias adjustment | Gene Cowan • George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1970-07-28 | 1971-10-12 |
| Patent US 3747002A | US | 3747002A | Time and sequence determining circuit | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1971-04-29 | 1973-07-17 |
| Patent US 3881133A | US | 3881133A | Two dot indicator system | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1973-06-18 | 1975-04-29 |
| Patent US 4069447A | US | 4069447A | Stabilized high-efficiency sampling system | George Frye | Tektronix Inc | 1974-08-19 | 1978-01-17 |
| Patent US 8995674 | US | 8995674 | Multiple superimposed audio frequency test system and sound chamber with attenuated echo properties | George Frye | Frye Electronics Inc | 2012-05-30 | 2015-03-31 |
Publications
- Frye and Nahman, "Random Sampling Oscillography", 1964.
- A new Approach to Fast Gate Design (also in Servicescope No. 52, Oct 1968)
- A Predictable Subnanosecond Step Generator. IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas. Vol. IM17 No. 4 (Dec 1968). IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas. Vol. IM17 No. 4 (Dec 1968)
- Time-Domain Reflectometry Measurements, 1973 (contrib.)
Links and References
- George Frye: Family Need Leads To A Better Hearing Aid And A New Industry. Electronic Design, Nov 2008
- Frye Electronics: History