Output short circuit and load detection
US7889011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F3/2173
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of an apparatus for testing an amplifier includes an amplifier having a driver and a filter, the filter being connected between an output of the driver and an output of the amplifier. The filter is operable to produce a demodulated output signal from a higher frequency modulated signal at the driver output. The apparatus also includes a voltage level detector connected to the driver output and a control circuit operable to detect at least one fault based on a voltage level measured at the driver output by the voltage level detector.
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