METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF TIME INTERVAL TO DIGITAL WORD
    1.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF TIME INTERVAL TO DIGITAL WORD 有权
    用于将时间间隔转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130222170A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-29

    申请号:US13702159

    申请日:2011-06-05

    CPC classification number: G04F10/00 G04F10/005

    Abstract: The solution according to the invention consisting in conversion of a time interval to a digital word of a number of bits equal to n by the use of the array (A) of binary-scaled capacitors (C.n-1, . . . , C0) is characterized in that the time interval whose both start and end are detected by the control module (CM) is first mapped to a portion of electric charge delivered by the current source (I) and successively accumulated in the capacitors ((Cn-1, . . . , C0)) in the order of decreasing capacitances starting from the capacitor (Cn-1) having the highest capacitance value in the array, and when the control module (CM) detects the end of the time interval, the charge accumulated in the capacitor (Cx) charged recently is successively transferred by the use of the current source (I) to the capacitors of lower capacitance values. The process of charge transfer is controlled by the control module (CM) on the basis of the output signals of the comparators (K1) and (K2) without the use of a clock while the value one is assigned to these bits (bn-1, . . . , b0) in the digital output word that correspond to the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , C0) on which the reference voltage (UL) of a desired value has been obtained, and the value zero is assigned to the other bits.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的解决方案包括通过使用二进制比例电容器(Cn-1,...,C0)的阵列(A)将时间间隔转换成等于n的位数的数字字, 其特征在于,由控制模块(CM)检测出开始和结束的时间间隔首先映射到由电流源(I)传送的电荷的一部分,并依次累积在电容器((Cn-1, ...,C0)),从阵列中具有最高电容值的电容器(Cn-1)开始降低电容的顺序,并且当控制模块(CM)检测到时间间隔的结束时,电荷累积 在最近充电的电容器(Cx)中,通过使用电流源(I)连续传送到具有较低电容值的电容器。 基于比较器(K1)和(K2)的输出信号,电荷转移的过程由控制模块(CM)控制,而不使用时钟,而值1分配给这些位(bn-1 ,...,b0)对应于其上已获得期望值的参考电压(UL)的电容器(Cn-1,...,C0),并且分配值零 到其他位。

    Method and apparatus for conversion of time interval to digital word
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for conversion of time interval to digital word 有权
    将时间间隔转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09063518B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-23

    申请号:US13702159

    申请日:2011-06-05

    CPC classification number: G04F10/00 G04F10/005

    Abstract: The solution according to the invention consisting in conversion of a time interval to a digital word of a number of bits equal to n by the use of the array (A) of binary-scaled capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , C0) is characterized in that the time interval whose both start and end are detected by the control module (CM) is first mapped to a portion of electric charge delivered by the current source (I) and successively accumulated in the capacitors ((Cn-1, . . . , C0)) in the order of decreasing capacitances starting from the capacitor (Cn-1) having the highest capacitance value in the array, and when the control module (CM) detects the end of the time interval, the charge accumulated in the capacitor (Cx) charged recently is successively transferred by the use of the current source (I) to the capacitors of lower capacitance values. The process of charge transfer is controlled by the control module (CM) on the basis of the output signals of the comparators (K1) and (K2) without the use of a clock while the value one is assigned to these bits (bn-1, . . . , b0) in the digital output word that correspond to the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , C0) on which the reference voltage (UL) of a desired value has been obtained, and the value zero is assigned to the other bits.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的解决方案包括通过使用二进制比例电容器(Cn-1,...,C0)的阵列(A)将时间间隔转换成等于n的位数的数字字, 其特征在于,由控制模块(CM)检测出开始和结束的时间间隔首先映射到由电流源(I)传送的电荷的一部分,并依次累积在电容器((Cn-1, ...,C0)),从阵列中具有最高电容值的电容器(Cn-1)开始降低电容的顺序,并且当控制模块(CM)检测到时间间隔的结束时,电荷累积 在最近充电的电容器(Cx)中,通过使用电流源(I)连续传送到具有较低电容值的电容器。 基于比较器(K1)和(K2)的输出信号,电荷转移的过程由控制模块(CM)控制,而不使用时钟,而值1分配给这些位(bn-1 ,...,b0)对应于其上已获得期望值的参考电压(UL)的电容器(Cn-1,...,C0),并且分配值零 到其他位。

    Method and apparatus for clockless conversion of voltage value to digital word
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for clockless conversion of voltage value to digital word 有权
    用于将电压值无时钟转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08878714B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US13755002

    申请日:2013-01-31

    CPC classification number: H03M1/12 H03M1/1245 H03M1/125 H03M1/466

    Abstract: Method and apparatus for mapping the converted voltage value by electric charge value proportional to the converted voltage value and in accumulation of charge in the sampling capacitor until the voltage on this capacitor is equal to the converted voltage. Furthermore, realization of the process of that electric charge redistribution in the array of redistribution by changes of states of signals from relevant control outputs and in assignment of relevant values to bits in the digital word by means of the control module. As soon as accumulation of electric charge in the sampling capacitor is terminated, electric charge is accumulated in the additional sampling capacitor then the process of that electric charge redistribution is realized and relevant values are assigned to bits of the digital word. When a trigger signal is detected, next cycle begins and electric charge is accumulated in the sampling capacitor.

    Abstract translation: 用于通过与转换的电压值成比例的电荷值和采样电容器中的电荷积累来映射转换的电压值,直到该电容器上的电压等于转换的电压的方法和装置。 此外,通过控制模块通过来自相关控制输出的信号的状态的变化以及相关值分配给数字字中的位来实现再分配阵列中的电荷再分配过程。 一旦采样电容器中的电荷累积终止,则在附加采样电容器中累积电荷,则实现该电荷再分配的处理,并将相关值分配给数字字的位。 当检测到触发信号时,下一个周期开始,电荷在采样电容器中累积。

    Interface for communication between sensing devices and I2C bus
    4.
    发明授权
    Interface for communication between sensing devices and I2C bus 有权
    传感器和I2C总线之间的通讯接口

    公开(公告)号:US08868812B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US13260269

    申请日:2010-03-31

    CPC classification number: G06F13/385 Y02D10/14 Y02D10/151

    Abstract: A conversion module contains an asynchronous analog-to-digital converter (AADC) with the output signal generated at irregular time intervals, whose output is connected to the input of the buffer memory module (BUF), and the output of the buffer memory module (BUF) is connected through the internal bus (BUS) simultaneously to the source address module (SADR), to the configuration registers module (REG), to the control module of the interface (CM), which the reference generator (RG) is connected to, and to the destination address module (DADR), to the selection register module (SELREG), to the transmitter/receiver module (SDM), and moreover the control inputs/outputs (1, 2, . . . , 8) of the control module (CM) are connected respectively to the asynchronous analog-to-digital converter (AADC), to the buffer memory module (BUF), to the source address module (SADR), to the configuration registers module (REG), to the destination address module (DADR), to the selection register module (SELREG), to the transmitter/receiver module (SDM), and to the clock control module (SCM), and on the other hand, the transmitter/receiver module (SDM) output is connected through the controller (SDD) to the data line (SDA) of the I2C bus whose clock line (SCL) is connected through the other controller (SCD) to the clock control module (SCD) output, and what is more the write control output (9) of the asynchronous analog-to-digital converter (AADC) is connected to the write control input (10) of the buffer memory module (BUF).

    Abstract translation: 转换模块包含异步模数转换器(AADC),其输出信号以不规则的时间间隔生成,其输出连接到缓冲存储器模块(BUF)的输入端,缓冲存储器模块 BUF)通过内部总线(BUS)同时连接到源地址模块(SADR),配置寄存器模块(REG)连接到参考发生器(RG)连接的接口(CM)的控制模块 到目的地地址模块(DADR)到选择寄存器模块(SELREG)到发射机/接收机模块(SDM),以及控制输入/输出(1,2,...,8) 控制模块(CM)分别连接到异步模数转换器(AADC),缓冲存储器模块(BUF),源地址模块(SADR),配置寄存器模块(REG),到 目的地址模块(DADR),到选择寄存器模块(SELRE G),发射机/接收机模块(SDM)和时钟控制模块(SCM),另一方面,发射机/接收机模块(SDM)输出通过控制器(SDD)连接到数据线 其时钟线(SCL)通过另一个控制器(SCD)连接到时钟控制模块(SCD)输出的I2C总线的SDA(SDA),以及异步模数转换器 数字转换器(AADC)连接到缓冲存储器模块(BUF)的写入控制输入(10)。

    Method and apparatus for clockless conversion of instantaneous voltage value to digital word
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for clockless conversion of instantaneous voltage value to digital word 有权
    将瞬时电压值瞬时转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09065466B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-23

    申请号:US13755088

    申请日:2013-01-31

    CPC classification number: H03M1/124 H03M1/1245 H03M1/125 H03M1/466

    Abstract: The method includes the accumulation of electric charge in the sampling capacitor (Cn) by parallel connection of the sampling capacitor (Cn) to the source of converted voltage (UIN) and in realization of the process of charge redistribution in the array of redistribution (A) by changing states of signals from relevant control outputs and in assignment of relevant values to bits in the digital word by means of the control module (CM). After detection of the beginning of the next trigger signal (Px+1), the charge is accumulated in the additional sampling capacitor (CnA), and then the process of charge redistribution is realized and relevant values are assigned to bits of the digital word. The apparatus includes an array of redistribution (A), the section of the sampling capacitor (An), the control module (CM), two comparators (K1 and K2) and the current source (J) connected in a known way.

    Abstract translation: 该方法包括通过采样电容器(Cn)与转换电压源(UIN)的并联连接而在采样电容器(Cn)中累积电荷,并且实现再分布阵列(A)中电荷再分配的过程 )通过改变来自相关控制输出的信号的状态以及通过控制模块(CM)将相关值分配给数字字中的位。 在检测到下一个触发信号(Px + 1)的开始后,电荷累积在附加采样电容器(CnA)中,然后实现电荷重新分配的处理,并将相关值分配给数字字的位。 该装置包括重新分配(A)的阵列,采样电容器(An)的部分,控制模块(CM),两个比较器(K1和K2)和以已知方式连接的电流源(J)。

    Method and apparatus for conversion of voltage value to digital word
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for conversion of voltage value to digital word 有权
    用于将电压值转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08928516B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-06

    申请号:US13702127

    申请日:2011-06-05

    CPC classification number: H03M1/14 H03M1/00 H03M1/12 H03M1/125 H03M1/466 H03M1/804

    Abstract: The solution according to the invention consisting in conversion of a voltage value to a digital word of a number of bits equal to n is characterized in that the converted voltage value is first mapped to a portion of electric charge accumulated in the sampling capacitor (C-n) during the active state of the signal on the trigger input (InS) and the accumulated charge portion is next successively redistributed by the use of the current source (I) in the array (A) of binary-scaled capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , C0) in the order of decreasing capacitances starting from the capacitor (Cn-1) having the highest capacitance value in the array (A). The process of charge redistribution is controlled by the control module (CM) on the basis of the output signals of the comparators (K1) and (K2) without the use of a clock while the value one is assigned to these bits (bn-1, . . . , b0) in the digital output word that correspond to the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , C0) on which the reference voltage (UL) of a desired value has been obtained, and the value zero is assigned to the other bits.

    Abstract translation: 将根据本发明的将电压值转换为等于n的位数的数字字的根据本发明的解决方案的特征在于,转换的电压值首先映射到在采样电容器(Cn)中累积的电荷的一部分, 在触发输入(InS)的信号的有效状态下,通过使用二进制比例电容器(Cn-1,...)的阵列(A)中的电流源(I),继续重新分配累积电荷部分。 (C0)以从阵列(A)中具有最高电容值的电容器(Cn-1)开始降低电容的顺序。 电荷再分配的过程由控制模块(CM)基于比较器(K1)和(K2)的输出信号控制,而不使用时钟,而值1被分配给这些位(bn-1 ,...,b0)对应于其上已获得期望值的参考电压(UL)的电容器(Cn-1,...,C0),并且分配值零 到其他位。

    Method and apparatus for clockless conversion of portion of electric charge to digital word
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for clockless conversion of portion of electric charge to digital word 有权
    用于将电荷部分无时间转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08836568B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13755312

    申请日:2013-01-31

    CPC classification number: H03M1/12 G04F10/005 G04F10/105

    Abstract: Method and apparatus for accumulation of electric charge delivered to the charge input (InQ) in the sampling capacitor (Cn) and in realization of the process of charge redistribution in the array of redistribution (A) by changing states of signals from relevant control outputs and in assignment of relevant values to bits in the digital word by means of the control module (CM). Method is characterized in that after detection of the beginning of the next gate signal (Gx+1), the charge is accumulated in the additional sampling capacitor (CnA), and then the process of charge redistribution is realized and relevant values are assigned to bits of the digital word. When the beginning of the subsequent gate signal (Gx+2) is detected, the next cycle begins and electric charge is accumulated in the sampling capacitor (Cn) again.

    Abstract translation: 用于累积传送到采样电容器(Cn)中的电荷输入(InQ)的电荷的方法和装置,以及通过改变来自相关控制输出的信号的状态来实现再分配阵列(A)中的电荷再分配的过程,以及 通过控制模块(CM)将相关值分配给数字字中的位。 方法的特征在于,在检测到下一个栅极信号(Gx + 1)的开始后,电荷累积在附加采样电容器(CnA)中,然后实现电荷再分配的处理,并将相关值分配给位 的数字词。 当检测到后续门信号(Gx + 2)的开始时,下一个周期开始,电荷再次累积在采样电容器(Cn)中。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF PORTION OF ELECTRIC CHARGE TO DIGITAL WORD
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF PORTION OF ELECTRIC CHARGE TO DIGITAL WORD 有权
    用于将电荷部分转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130169464A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-04

    申请号:US13702181

    申请日:2011-06-05

    CPC classification number: H03M1/12 H03M1/466

    Abstract: The solution according to the invention consisting in conversion of a portion of electric charge to a digital word of a number of bits equal to n by the use of successive redistribution of charge in the array (A) of binary-scaled capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , Co) is characterized in that charge is first accumulated during the active state of the external gate signal on the gate signal input (InG) in the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , Co) in the order of decreasing capacitances starting from the capacitor (Cn-1) having the highest capacitance value in the array, and when the active state of the gate signal is terminated, the charge accumulated in the capacitor (Cx) charged recently is successively transferred by the use of the current source (I) to the capacitors of lower capacitance values. The process of charge transfer is controlled by the control module (CM) on the basis of the output signals of the comparators (K1) and (K2) without the use of a clock while the value one is assigned to these bits (bn-1, . . . , b0) in the digital output word that correspond to the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , Co) on which the reference voltage (UL) of a desired value has been obtained, and the value zero is assigned to the other bits.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的解决方案包括通过使用二进制比例电容器(Cn-1)的阵列(A)中的电荷的连续重新分配将电荷的一部分转换成等于n的位数的数字字 ,...,Co)的特征在于,在电容器(Cn-1,...,Co)中的栅极信号输入(InG)上的外部栅极信号的有效状态期间,首先累积电荷,顺序为 从阵列中具有最高电容值的电容器(Cn-1)开始降低电容,并且当门信号的有效状态终止时,最近充电的电容器(Cx)中累积的电荷通过使用 电流源(I)到电容器的较低电容值。 基于比较器(K1)和(K2)的输出信号,电荷转移的过程由控制模块(CM)控制,而不使用时钟,而值1分配给这些位(bn-1 ,...,b0)对应于已经获得期望值的参考电压(UL)的电容器(Cn-1,...,Co)的数字输出字,并且分配值零 到其他位。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION USING ASYNCHRONOUS SIGMA-DELTA MODULATION
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION USING ASYNCHRONOUS SIGMA-DELTA MODULATION 失效
    使用异步SIGMA-DELTA调制的模拟数字转换的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100194613A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-05

    申请号:US12532884

    申请日:2008-04-03

    CPC classification number: H03M1/504 H03M1/1215 H03M3/43

    Abstract: The solution according to the invention consisting in the modulation of the analog signal using the asynchronous Sigma-Delta modulator, counting periods of the reference clock during each pulse of the previously obtained square wave and making the digital word available is characterized in that the square wave (z(t)) obtained in result of the modulation in the asynchronous Sigma-Delta modulator (ASDM) is subjected to conversion by counting the periods (T0) of the reference clock (RG) during subsequent pulses of that square wave (z(t)) by means of the counting module (CTM), and then each word obtained representing the number of periods (T0) of the reference clock (RG) counted during each given pulse of the square wave (z(t)) is recorded and stored in the intermediate buffer (TBUF); and the duration of the serial transmission of the digital word obtained in result of counting the periods of the reference clock (RG) during previous pulse of the square wave (z(t)) is simultaneously controlled by the control module (CM); and as soon as this transmission is completed, the content of the intermediate buffer (TBUF) is transferred to the transmitting buffer (TDR) of the apparatus; and after that a given digital word representing a given pulse of the squarewave (z(t)) is transmitted serially to the computer or to the communication network; then the cycle is repeated for the next pulse of the square wave (z(t)).

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的解决方案包括使用异步Σ-Δ调制器对模拟信号的调制,在先前获得的方波的每个脉冲期间的参考时钟的计数周期以及使数字字可用的特征在于,方波 在异步Σ-Δ调制器(ASDM)中的调制结果中获得的(z(t))通过在该方波的后续脉冲(z(t))中计数参考时钟(RG)的周期(T0) t)),然后记录表示在方波(z(t))的每个给定脉冲期间计数的参考时钟(RG)的周期数(T0)的每个字的每个字, 并存储在中间缓冲器(TBUF)中; 由控制模块(CM)同时控制在方波(z(t))的先前脉冲期间对基准时钟(RG)的周期进行计数而得到的数字字的串行传输的持续时间; 并且一旦该传输完成,则将中间缓冲器(TBUF)的内容传送到设备的发送缓冲器(TDR); 之后,表示方波(z(t))的给定脉冲的给定数字字被串行发送到计算机或通信网络; 那么对于方波(z(t))的下一个脉冲重复该周期。

    Method and apparatus for conversion of portion of electric charge to digital word
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for conversion of portion of electric charge to digital word 有权
    将电荷部分转换为数字字的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08922417B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-30

    申请号:US13702181

    申请日:2011-06-05

    CPC classification number: H03M1/12 H03M1/466

    Abstract: The solution according to the invention consisting in conversion of a portion of electric charge to a digital word of a number of bits equal to n by the use of successive redistribution of charge in the array (A) of binary-scaled capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , Co) is characterized in that charge is first accumulated during the active state of the external gate signal on the gate signal input (InG) in the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , Co) in the order of decreasing capacitances starting from the capacitor (Cn-1) having the highest capacitance value in the array, and when the active state of the gate signal is terminated, the charge accumulated in the capacitor (Cx) charged recently is successively transferred by the use of the current source (I) to the capacitors of lower capacitance values. The process of charge transfer is controlled by the control module (CM) on the basis of the output signals of the comparators (K1) and (K2) without the use of a clock while the value one is assigned to these bits (bn-1, . . . , b0) in the digital output word that correspond to the capacitors (Cn-1, . . . , Co) on which the reference voltage (UL) of a desired value has been obtained, and the value zero is assigned to the other bits.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的解决方案包括通过使用二进制比例电容器(Cn-1)的阵列(A)中的电荷的连续重新分配将电荷的一部分转换成等于n的位数的数字字 ,...,Co)的特征在于,在电容器(Cn-1,...,Co)中的栅极信号输入(InG)上的外部栅极信号的有效状态期间,首先累积电荷,顺序为 从阵列中具有最高电容值的电容器(Cn-1)开始降低电容,并且当门信号的有效状态终止时,最近充电的电容器(Cx)中累积的电荷通过使用 电流源(I)到电容器的较低电容值。 基于比较器(K1)和(K2)的输出信号,电荷转移的过程由控制模块(CM)控制,而不使用时钟,而值1分配给这些位(bn-1 ,...,b0)对应于已经获得期望值的参考电压(UL)的电容器(Cn-1,...,Co)的数字输出字,并且分配值零 到其他位。

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