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Thermocouple measurement device with improved input ground characteristics

US5765949A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1996
Grant dateJun 16, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K7/021
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reducing the effects of ground loops in a thermocouple measurement device employing a differential amplifier for signal amplification. A resistor is coupled at the input of the differential amplifier to provide a DC ground reference. A capacitor is coupled in parallel to the resistor to compensate for AC noise and prevent the inputs from floating out of common mode range.

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