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Systems and methods for advanced monitoring and control using an LED driver in an optical processor

US8723149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V8/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for advanced monitoring and control using an LED driver in an optical processor are described. In an embodiment, a monitoring and control circuit may include a light-emitting diode (LED) driver including a control input, an output, and a node, wherein the output is coupled to an LED. The circuit may also include a multiplexer coupled to the node of the LED driver, an analog-to-digital converter coupled to the multiplexer, and a controller coupled to the analog-to-digital converter and to the control input of the LED driver, wherein the LED driver is coupled to drive the output with a first voltage supply that is independent from a second voltage supply that is coupled to drive the controller.

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