Temperature sensor adaptors and methods

Details Temperature sensor adaptors and methods Temperature sensor adaptors and methods

2006-05-19

2009-02-24

Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Temperature measuring system

Reexamination Certificate

active

07496469

ABSTRACT:
A temperature sensor adaptor assembly and method having a conversion circuit configured for receiving an input characteristic of an input temperature sensor and generating a pulse width signal having a pulse width that varies in response to the received input characteristic. The assembly also includes an output circuit coupled to the conversion circuit for receiving the pulse width signal, coupled to an output, and configured for providing an impedance at the output responsive to the pulse width of the received pulse width signal. The provided impedance at the output corresponds to an impedance of a synthesized temperature sensor that is different from the input temperature sensor.

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