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Current and voltage probe for measuring harmonic distortion

US5973501A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1995
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R1/07
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A non-contact probe provides information as to relative amplitudes of harmonics of a current or voltage waveform as well as total harmonic distortion. The probe includes a non-contact sensor with an amplifier coupled thereto. Output signals from the amplifier are digitized and analyzed in a programmed processor. Output from the processor provides a display of relative harmonic amplitudes as well as an indicator of total harmonic distortion.

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