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Methods and apparatus for pulse-width modulation that use a counter and a modulus device

US5377346A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1990
Grant dateDec 27, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/025
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods are provided for generating a square wave of variable duty cycle using a microprocessor and an interval timer. The duty cycle can be changed without changing the period. The duty cycle is changed on a rising or a falling edge of the signal as desired.

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