Microcontroller for driving an external device
US11880314B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3296
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for using a microcontroller for driving an external device, where the microcontroller comprises a processor coupled to a controller, and the controller comprises a state machine coupled to a storage medium configured to store at least one command executable by the state machine. A drive signal is generated using the controller to drive the external device. The storage medium may be configured by the processor with various commands and waveforms for operating different types of external devices. The proposed microprocessor permits reducing power consumption while at the same time allowing for a broad flexibility of use.
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