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Waveform generator for driving electromechanical device

US9070856B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB06B2201/76
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrical waveform generator for driving an electromechanical load includes a digital signal processor connected to a waveform generator component in turn connected to an amplifier section with a filter network, the latter being connected to sensing and conditioning circuit componentry that is in turn connected to analog-to-digital converter circuitry. A digital memory stores digitized voltage and current waveform information. The processor determines a phase difference between voltage and current waveforms, compares the determined phase difference to a phase difference command and generates a phase error or correction signal. The processor also generates an amplitude error signal for inducing the amplifier section to change its output amplitude to result in a predetermined amplitude error level for a respective one of the voltage and current waveforms.

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