Anderson, 1994 - Google Patents
The constant current loop: A new paradigm for resistance signal conditioningAnderson, 1994
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- 16942662187849796586
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- Anderson K
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- NASA, Washington, Technology 2003: The Fourth National Technology Transfer Conference and Exposition, Volume 2
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A practical single constant current loop circuit for the signal conditioning of variable- resistance transducers has been synthesized, analyzed, and demonstrated. The strain gage and the resistance temperature detector are examples of variable-resistance sensors. Lead …
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