In-situ silent fault detection for buzzers

    公开(公告)号:US11972675B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-30

    申请号:US17745990

    申请日:2022-05-17

    CPC classification number: G08B29/00 G01R31/56 G08B3/00

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of output pins. Each of the output pins is electrically connected to an input pin of a buzzer and to a buzzer driver. The buzzer driver is configured to cause the buzzer to emit an audible sound. The semiconductor device further includes a plurality of ground switches. Each ground switch is configured to connect a corresponding output pin of the plurality of output pins to ground when closed. The semiconductor device further includes a current generator that is configured to supply a test current to a given output pin of the plurality of output pins and a clamp switch that is configured to connect the given output pin to an analog-to-digital converter.

    DUAL DIGITAL PHASE LOCK LOOP WITH UNMODULATION COUPLING

    公开(公告)号:US20240120924A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-11

    申请号:US17961741

    申请日:2022-10-07

    CPC classification number: H03L7/07 H03L7/1075 H03L7/23 H04L7/0337

    Abstract: Semiconductor devices for synchronizing networks are described. A semiconductor device can include an analog phase-lock loop (APLL) configured to output a first signal. The semiconductor device can further include a first digital phase-lock loop (DPLL) configured to output a second signal. The semiconductor device can further include a second DPLL configured to output a third signal. A combination of the first signal and the second signal can be used to generate a first output clock signal. A difference resulting from a subtraction of the second signal from the third signal can be used to generate a second output clock signal.

    MULTI-ELEMENT DRIVER TOPOLOGY FOR ELEMENT SELECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20230318361A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-05

    申请号:US18331583

    申请日:2023-06-08

    CPC classification number: H02J50/12 H04B5/0081 H04B5/0037 H02M7/521

    Abstract: Apparatuses including multiple selectable circuit elements are described. In an example, an apparatus may include a power supply configured to output a voltage. The apparatus may further include a controller connected to the power supply and a transmission unit connected to the controller. The transmission unit may be configured to output power. The transmission unit may include comprising an inverter connected to the power supply. The inverter may include a high-side switching element. The transmission unit may further include a circuit element a circuit connected to the power supply. The circuit may be configured to select the circuit element. The circuit may include a switch connected between the inverter and the circuit element. The switch and the high-side switching element may be configured to be driven by the voltage outputted by power supply. The controller may be configured to control the power being outputted by the transmission unit.

    Active measurement correction of resistive sensors

    公开(公告)号:US11747379B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-05

    申请号:US17592934

    申请日:2022-02-04

    CPC classification number: G01R27/2629 G01R35/005

    Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed that comprises a plurality of resistors arranged as a reverse bridge and configured to convert an input voltage to a scaled output voltage. The scaled output voltage is scaled to a target format based at least in part on a range of the input voltage and a fixed value of the plurality of resistors. The input voltage is generated based at least in part on at least one signal generated by a sensor based at least in part on a measurement of a property of a measurement target. At least one of the plurality of resistors has a resistance value of R and at least another of the plurality of resistors has a resistance value of R plus or minus ΔR.

    Network device configuration based on slave device type

    公开(公告)号:US11709787B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-25

    申请号:US17739749

    申请日:2022-05-09

    CPC classification number: G06F13/1668 G06F13/4282 G06F2213/0016

    Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling data transaction between master and slave devices are described. A master port connected to a master device can include a voltage regulator, a bridging circuit connected to a network element, and a redriver circuit. In response to a data transaction corresponding to a first type of data transaction, the master port can activate the voltage regulator and deactivate the redriver circuit to support a first operation mode causing the master device to perform the data transaction with a slave device via the network element. In response to the data transaction corresponding to a second type of data transaction, the master port can deactivate the voltage regulator and activate the redriver circuit to support a second operation mode causing the master port to disconnect from a slave port connected to the slave device and the data transaction is fulfilled by a circuit connected to the slave device.

    INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A MOVEMENT OF A CONDUCTIVE TARGET

    公开(公告)号:US20230221149A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-13

    申请号:US18075718

    申请日:2022-12-06

    CPC classification number: G01D5/2066

    Abstract: An inductive position sensor and method for detecting a movement of a conductive target, having: at least a first and a second transmitter coil having the same shape and which are phase-shifted to each other, at least one oscillator for generating a first and a second transmitter signal having the same shape and which are phase shifted to each other and are applied to the first transmitter coil and second transmitter coil respectively, at least one receiver coil, and a processing unit for determining a phase-shift between the first or second transmitter signal and a receiver signal received at the receiver coil; the determined phase-shift corresponding to the position of the conductive target above the first and second transmitter coils.

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