Reprogrammable bi-directional signal converter
US7336756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K23/54
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A signal converter is comprised of a plurality of counters (“macro-counters”). In turn, each of the macro-counters is comprised of a plurality of single-bit counters (“micro-counters”) that are adapted to receive configuration data in the form of bit fields. The configuration data is comprised of data corresponding to a plurality of coefficients and of data for grouping the micro-counters into the macro-counters. The coefficients are derived from an input signal/output signal ratio of the converter, and control the manner by which the macro-counters generate the output signal. Thus the converter can be programmed by an end-user in the field.
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