Solid state trunk circuit

摘要

A trunk circuit is disclosed for coupling a bidirectional lead pair, such as balanced tip and ring leads, to a pair of unidirectional leads such as unbalanced input and output leads. The trunk circuit incorporates a small inexpensive transformer for effecting this coupling and for providing large common mode signal isolation and correct longitudinal balance. Circuitry is provided for matching the nominal balanced AC and DC line impedances. The trunk circuit also provides circuitry for generating dial pulse signals under control of a microprocessor or other external controller.