Abstract: In one example, a pulse width modulation output temperature sensor device includes a linearization module, an analog-to-digital converter module operatively connected to the linearization module, and a digital magnitude comparator module operatively connected to the analog-to-digital converter module. A binary counter module is also operatively connected to the digital magnitude comparator module. The pulse width modulation output temperature sensor device thereby generates a digital pulse width modulation output based on a temperature sensor reading.

Abstract: In one example, a pulse width modulation output temperature sensor device includes a linearization module, an analog-to-digital converter module operatively connected to the linearization module, and a digital magnitude comparator module operatively connected to the analog-to-digital converter module. A binary counter module is also operatively connected to the digital magnitude comparator module. The pulse width modulation output temperature sensor device thereby generates a digital pulse width modulation output based on a temperature sensor reading.

Abstract: This disclosure provides techniques for integrating voltage level translators into sensors to provide compatibility between sensor output and inputs to devices that utilize the sensor outputs. According to these techniques, low voltage sensors may be integrated with voltage level translators into an integrated sensing unit that provides data outputs in both low voltage levels and high voltage levels. The integrated sensing unit may provide a selection pin for the output, which may allow utilizing a low voltage output and/or a high voltage output.

Abstract: A system includes a control switch and a control module. The control switch is configured to drive current through an electrical load in a closed state, and disconnect the electrical load from a power supply in an open state. The control module is configured to connect to a thermostat switch that operates in one of an open state or a closed state based on a temperature of the thermostat switch. The control module is further configured to control a state of the control switch based on a state of the thermostat switch and detect a fault in the control switch based on the state of the thermostat switch and a voltage across the control switch.