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Dual slope analog to digital converter with out-of-range reset

US4596977A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1984
Grant dateJun 24, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/52
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control method and apparatus for dual slope analog to digital signal conversion is disclosed in which the time required for input signal integration is sensed. A switch connected across the integrator is closed in response to sensing of an integration time which exceeds the integration interval corresponding to a limit of the expected range of input signal values.

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