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The constant current loop: A new paradigm for resistance signal conditioning

Anderson, 1994

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16942662187849796586
Author
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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    • G01L1/20Measuring force or stress in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluids; by making use of electro-kinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
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