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Microcontroller with synchronised analog to digital converter

US7353417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2005
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 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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