Adjustable dynamic range signal detection circuit
US10374647B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K5/153
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A circuit includes a sensor configured to receive an input signal and to provide a sensor output signal in response to the received input signal. A plurality of mirror circuits are configured to receive the sensor output signal from the sensor and to generate mirror circuit output signals. The plurality of mirror circuits includes a first mirror circuit and at least a second mirror circuit. The first mirror circuit increases its respective mirror circuit output signal until its saturation value is reached. The second mirror circuit increases its respective mirror output signal if the sensor output signal is above a threshold value and until its saturation value is reached.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.