Method and control system for generating a variable output bit resolution from an n bit analog to digital converter
CA 1293809 C · Owner: Alliedsignal Inc. · Inventors: Wright, Danny Orlen; Wiggins, Kregg Steven
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In a digital control system wherein control voltages are analog voltages, a method and control system for generating a variable output bit resolution from an N bit analog to digital converter (10) utilizing a control circuit to control the input spread of the voltage references to the A/D converter. Depending on the binary value of the MSD position, the input reference voltage spread is controlled. If the binary value is zero, the input reference voltage spread is one-half the normal value and the resolution is N+l bits and if the binary value is zero for both the MSD and MSD-l positions, the input reference voltage spread is one-fourth the normal value and the resolution is N+2 hits and so …
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- Granted December 31, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 31, 2008.
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