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Programmable read only memory for electronic engine control

US4128900A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 1978
Grant dateDec 5, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02P15/001
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electronic engine control system comprises a central microprocessor integrated circuit, a program memory integrated circuit, and a programmable read only memory integrated circuit. The central microprocessor integrated circuit carries out calculations used in controlling an event associated with the engine according to a basic program contained in the program memory integrated circuit. The programmable read only memory integrated circuit is programmed to tailor the basic program contained in the program memory integrated circuit for the particular engine with which the electronic control system is utilized.

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