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Reference quantity generator

US8797087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2011
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F1/575
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reference quantity generator for generating a reference quantity includes a reference source configured to provide a reference source signal, a digitally controlled signal source and a digital controller. The digitally controlled signal source is configured to provide a digitally controlled quantity. The reference quantity is determined based on the digitally controlled quantity. The digital controller is configured to provide a digital control signal to control the digitally controlled signal source to adapt the digitally controlled quantity based on the reference source signal using a feedback.

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