Microcontroller with synchronised analog to digital converter
US7353417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/7814
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A microcontroller is provided, which includes a control unit (UC), at least one digital to analog converter (DAC) as a peripheral of the said control unit, and a buffer register located between the said control unit and the said converter, receiving data and a first command to transfer the said data from the said control unit. The microcontroller includes means of synchronisation of the said converter including a register inserted between the said buffer register and the said converter, the said register receiving a second transfer command independent of the said control unit.
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