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Bias current compensation device and method

US8013668B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2010
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R35/005
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A compensation device that can include a bias-able device, a bias circuit that provides the bias-able device with a bias current, a signal conditioner selectively coupled to the bias-able device, and an emulator. The signal conditioner and emulator can divert current from the bias-able device in an operational and calibration mode, respectively. In calibration mode, the emulator generates a compensation current that is combined with a sense current so that the sense current equals the bias current.

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