Two-wire power and communications for irrigation systems
US8274171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25132
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A two-wire power and communication system is provided, having a decoder that draws a constant amount of current for communication signals despite changes in the voltage on the power and communication wires. In one example, decoders have a constant current sink circuit that includes a shunt regulator that controls a field effect transistor.
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