DocumentCode
1031499
Title
Linearization of transducer signals using an analog-to-digital converter
Author
Iglesias, Guillermo Enrique ; Iglesias, Enrique Alberto
Author_Institution
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones, Cientificas y Tecnicas, Argentina
Volume
37
Issue
1
fYear
1988
fDate
3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
53
Lastpage
57
Abstract
A simple method for linearizing analog electrical signals and transducer outputs as they are being converted to a digital format is described. It is based on the ratiometric property inherent to the analog-to-digital converter. The method gives satisfactory results in many cases, and the resulting circuits are simple and easily adjusted. It can be applied to correct the output of a digital readout meter and can provide a convenient alternative to digital linearization of signals
Keywords
analogue-digital conversion; linearisation techniques; signal processing equipment; transducers; analog-to-digital converter; digital readout meter; ratiometric property; transducer signals linearisation; Analog circuits; Analog-digital conversion; Helium; Instruments; Linearity; Matrix converters; Performance analysis; Transducers; Venus; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9456
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/19.2663
Filename
2663
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