Integrated circuit and method for monitoring and controlling...

Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Electrical signal parameter measurement system

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C702S057000, C702S079000, C702S107000, C363S074000, C324S504000, C323S234000, C320S161000, C320S162000, C318S599000

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07908101

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit and method for monitoring and controlling power and for identifying an open circuit state at an output port is disclosed. A circuit is implemented to determine whether an open circuit state exists based on a comparison of data received from the output port and attached loads. The data received from the output port and attached loads is compared to a minimum open circuit current value of the output port, wherein the minimum open circuit current value is based on the hardware characteristics of the output port and attached loads. A possible open circuit state at the output port is reported based on the comparison.

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