Extending the dynamic range in an energy measurement device
US7405683B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/185
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring energy usage. The apparatus can include an amplifier having a plurality of gain stages and the amplifier can be for receiving an input signal. The apparatus can also include an analog-to-digital converter that is coupled to the amplifier. Furthermore, the apparatus can include a scaling adjustment module that is coupled to the analog-to-digital converter. Additionally, the apparatus can include a gain control module coupled to the analog-to-digital converter.
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