Abstract: A sensing system that produces a multi-dynamic range output is provided. In an illustrative embodiment, a first channel and a second channel receive an analog output signal from a sensing element. The first channel provides a first digital output signal that has a first dynamic range, and the second channel provides a second digital output signal that has a second narrower dynamic range. In some cases, the second narrower dynamic range falls within the first dynamic range, and the first digital output signal may provide a first resolution and the second digital output signal may provide a second greater resolution. The dynamic range and/or resolution of one or more of the first channel and second channel may be dynamically reconfigurable, if desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 27, 2009
Date of Patent:
June 25, 2019
Assignee:
Honeywell International Inc.
Inventors:
Lamar Floyd Ricks, Ian Bentley, Paul Prehn Bey