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Visual monitor for electrical signals

US4628303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1985
Grant dateDec 9, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R19/1659
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A circuit for monitoring the status of electrical signals, such as those present on the control and data lines of an RS-232 interface, includes a single operational amplifier and a dual-color LED indicator. The electrical characteristics of the LED's form a significant part of the circuit parameters. The monitor design provides a predetermined circuit input impedance and positive/negative switching thresholds to effect the selective illumination of the LED's.

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