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Capacitance measuring apparatus for capacitor

US7825670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2008
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R27/2605
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A measuring apparatus for measuring capacitance of a capacitor includes a microprocessor, a control circuit coupled to the capacitor, and an Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converting circuit. The control circuit receives a control signal from the microprocessor, and outputs an analog voltage signal of the capacitor, and the control circuit charges/discharges the capacitor according to the control signal. The A/D converting circuit receives the analog voltage signal from the control circuit, and outputs a digital voltage signal. The microprocessor receives the digital voltage signal from the A/D converting circuit, and calculates capacitance of the capacitor according to the digital voltage signal and charge/discharge time.

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