Abstract:
A high bandwidth Hall sensor includes, for example, a Hall element for generating a first polarity Hall-signal output current. An amplifier receives, at a first input, the first polarity Hall-signal output current and outputs a feedback current of a second polarity opposite the first polarity in response. The feedback current is coupled to the first input, and the feedback current suppresses an instantaneous voltage generated by the first polarity first Hall element output current at the first input. In an embodiment, the feedback current suppresses the instantaneous voltage generated by first polarity Hall element output current such that the effects of the Hall element source impedance are reduced.
Abstract:
Circuitry and methods for sampling a signal are disclosed. An example of the circuitry includes a node for coupling the circuitry to the signal being sampled and a plurality of capacitors, wherein each capacitor is selectively coupled to the node by a switch. An analog-to-digital converter is coupled to the node and is for measuring the voltages of individual ones of the plurality of capacitors and converting the voltages to digital signals. Delay circuitry is coupled to each of the switches, the delay circuitry is for closing one switch at a time for a predetermined period.
Abstract:
A method and device for providing isolated power transfer to a low-power load across a capacitor of a series resonance circuit are shown. The method includes comparing an output voltage received via a feedback loop with a desired output voltage. Responsive to determining that the output voltage is not equal to the desired output voltage, the method determines a sub-harmonic order of the resonant frequency of the series resonance circuit to use as a switching frequency and switches the series resonance circuit at substantially the determined subharmonic order of the resonant frequency.
Abstract:
Bootstrap diode circuits are disclosed. Example bootstrap diode circuits disclosed herein include a first diode having a first diode input coupled to a voltage supply and a first diode output. Disclosed bootstrap diode circuits additionally include a second diode having a second diode input coupled to the first diode output and a second diode output and a plurality of zener diodes coupled in series. The plurality of series-coupled zener diodes are further coupled in parallel with the second diode.
Abstract:
A power transfer system for transferring power from a first circuit to a second circuit by a differential signal generated in the first circuit includes a first isolation element for transmitting a first component of the differential signal between the first and second circuits. The system also includes a second isolation element for transmitting a second component of the differential signal between the first and second circuits. A digital rectifier is coupled to the first and second isolation elements for generating a rectified voltage in response to the first and second components of the differential signal. The system includes circuitry for monitoring the rectified voltage and generating a signal representative of the rectified voltage. The system also includes a controller for changing the rectified voltage in response to the signal representative of the rectified voltage.
Abstract:
A power transfer system for transferring power from a first circuit to a second circuit by a differential signal generated in the first circuit includes a first isolation element for transmitting a first component of the differential signal between the first and second circuits. The system also includes a second isolation element for transmitting a second component of the differential signal between the first and second circuits. A digital rectifier is coupled to the first and second isolation elements for generating a rectified voltage in response to the first and second components of the differential signal. The system includes circuitry for monitoring the rectified voltage and generating a signal representative of the rectified voltage. The system also includes a controller for changing the rectified voltage in response to the signal representative of the rectified voltage.
Abstract:
A system for transferring information from a first circuit to a second circuit includes first and second isolation elements coupled between the first circuit and the second circuit. A first transient filter is located on the second circuit and coupled to the first isolation element. A second transient filter is located on the second circuit and coupled to the second isolation element. A first ground is located on the first circuit, and a second ground is located on the second circuit. The first ground electrically floats relative to the second ground.
Abstract:
Method and circuits for cancelling reflected waves from a load are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes transmitting a signal to the bad from a current source, wherein a transistor is connected in parallel with the current source at a node. The transistor is biased so that a reflected wave at the node will cause the drain to source voltage of the transistor to increase. The drain current of the first transistor increases by way of channel length modulation when the drain to source voltage increases, the increased drain current cancels the reflected wave.
Abstract:
A capacitive sensor has at least first and second conductive areas so that a first capacitance is formed between the first conductive area and a surface, and a second capacitance is formed between the second conductive area and the surface, and the ratio of the first capacitance to the second capacitance has a predetermined value only when the sensor is at a predetermined distance from the surface.