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Diagnosis for mixed signal device for use in a distributed system

US8421587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2007
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/40273
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mixed signal device for use in a distributed system of independent and interoperating devices, comprising at least one analog module, characterized in that the mixed signal device further comprises a diagnosis controller coupled to the at least one analog module, said diagnosis controller being operable to determine an operational status of the mixed signal device.

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