Abstract:
A transceiver (10) for transmitting and receiving satellite RF signals is provided. The transceiver (10) includes RF front-end receiver circuitry (20) capable of receiving FM radio broadcast RF signals and converting the FM radio broadcast RF signals to an intermediate frequency. The RF front-end receiver circuitry (20) is configured to receive RF signals at greater than 108 MHz and convert the RF signals to an intermediate frequency. The transceiver (10) also includes signal processing circuitry (40) including at least one DSP core (42) for demodulating intermediate frequency signals provided by the front-end circuitry (20) and for modulating data to be transmitted into baseband modulated data signals, and at least one audio output (46). The transceiver (10) further includes RF transmitter circuitry (30) configured to convert the baseband modulated data signals provided by the at least one DSP core (42) into modulated transmit signals having a frequency greater than 108 MHz for transmission and transmit the modulated transmit signals.
Abstract:
Impending rollover events are detected based on differential z-axis (i.e., vertical) acceleration. Vertical or z-axis acceleration measured at laterally opposite sides of the vehicle (10) are filtered (34, 36) and differenced (72/88/92), and the differential acceleration is processed and compared to a calibrated threshold (78/90/96) to detect impending rollover. Separate algorithms (38, 40, 42) are employed to detect different categories of rollover events, and a sum of the z-axis acceleration measurements is used as a safing signal (44, 50).
Abstract:
A variable reluctance sensor interface module (25) having a variable attenuation circuit (24) and a rectifier and differential to single-ended conversion circuit (32) for operating in a current mode to attenuate a differential input voltage. The variable attenuation circuit (24) receives an input differential voltage from a magnetic sensor (15), converts the differential voltage to current, and variably attenuates the current. The rectifier and differential to single-ended conversion circuit (32) converts the variably attenuated current to a voltage output. The input circuit includes an RC filter (400) that attenuates high frequency signals. An initial threshold circuit (410) generates an initial threshold voltage that compensates for internal resistance variations, caused e.g. by temperature variations.
Abstract translation:可变磁阻传感器接口模块(25),具有用于在电流模式下操作,以衰减的差分输入电压的可变衰减电路(24)和一整流器和差分到单端的转换电路(32)。 可变衰减电路(24)接收输入,以从磁传感器(15)的差分电压的差分电压转换为电流,并且可变地衰减的电流。 整流器和差分到单端的转换电路(32)转换的可变衰减电流的电压输出。 该输入电路包括(400)RC滤波做衰减高频信号。 初始阈值电路(410)生成初始阈值电压的速率没有用于内部电阻的变化进行补偿,引起E. G. 由温度变化。
Abstract:
A pressure sensor module (40) is provided with an isolation platform which isolates stress. The pressure sensor module (40) includes a base structure (42, 46 or 54) and a cantilever member (42) formed in the base structure by an isolation gap (50). A pressure sensing element (10) is located on the cantilever member (42) such that the cantilever member (42) provides stress isolation to the pressure sensing element (10).
Abstract:
A non-linear temperature compensation circuit (10) is provided for generating at least dual-slope characteristics responsive to changes in operating temperature of the compensation circuit. The compensation circuit includes a temperature dependent current generator circuit (11) for generating at least one output (I4) substantially proportional to changes in the temperature of the circuit, a current-based dual-slope drift generator (12) for generating a current proportional to absolute temperature, and a summing means (14) for summing both current outputs and generating a compensation drift voltage. The temperature dependent current generator includes a sub-circuit having a first current generator that generates a current (I2) that is relatively independent of temperature, and a second current generator that generates a second current (I3) that decreases with increases in temperature. The two currents are compared and a non-zero output current (I4) is generated if the second current (I3) exceeds the first current (I2), which output current (I4) decreases with increases in temperature.
Abstract:
A transceiver (10) for transmitting and receiving satellite RF signals is provided. The transceiver (10) includes RF front-end receiver circuitry (20) capable of receiving FM radio broadcast RF signals and converting the FM radio broadcast RF signals to an intermediate frequency. The RF front-end receiver circuitry (20) is configured to receive RF signals at greater than 108 MHz and convert the RF signals to an intermediate frequency. The transceiver (10) also includes signal processing circuitry (40) including at least one DSP core (42) for demodulating intermediate frequency signals provided by the front-end circuitry (20) and for modulating data to be transmitted into baseband modulated data signals, and at least one audio output (46). The transceiver (10) further includes RF transmitter circuitry (30) configured to convert the baseband modulated data signals provided by the at least one DSP core (42) into modulated transmit signals having a frequency greater than 108 MHz for transmission and transmit the modulated transmit signals.
Abstract:
A sensor module (10) is provided having a compact housing (12) containing a sensor (22). A low temperature co-fired ceramic substrate (20) is located on the housing (12). The sensor (22) and signal processing circuitry (24) are located on the low temperature co-fired ceramic substrate (20). The sensor module (10) further includes a metal shield (26, 28) substantially encapsulating the sensor (22).
Abstract:
An infrared temperature sensing device (10) is provided for sensing temperature of a target object. The sensing device (10) includes a semiconductor substrate (16), a thermopile infrared sensor (12) mounted to the substrate (16) for sensing temperature of a remote target object, and temperature sensing circuitry (20) mounted to the substrate (16). The temperature sensing circuitry (20) generates a temperature dependent signal (PTATOUT) substantially linearly related to ambient temperature of the substrate (16). The sensing device (10) further includes summing circuitry (22) for generating a signal (V OUT ) indicative of infrared sensed temperature as a function of the ambient temperature.