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Voltage-mode, series-connected, segmented, optically-isolated, power digital-to-analog converter

US8384577B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2011
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power digital to analog converter may include a course-resolution digital to analog converter for converting a first segment of binary digits into a first analog output having a first voltage. The power digital to analog converter may also include a fine-resolution digital to analog converter connected in series with the course-resolution digital to analog converter. The fine-resolution digital to analog converter may be configured for converting a second segment of binary digits into a second analog output having a second voltage. The first voltage and the second voltage may be added together to produce an analog output signal representing the binary digits.

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