Abstract: A sensor and method are provided for sensing characteristics, such as pressure and temperature, and transmitting the sensed characteristics and stored data in first and second data communication protocols. The sensor includes stored data transmit in an output signal according to a first data communication protocol. The sensor senses pressure and temperature and transmits the sensed pressure and temperature characteristics in a pulse width modulated output signal according to a second data communication protocol. The stored data is transmit following a power reset, and subsequent thereto the sensed data is transmit.

Abstract: Analog signal conditioning circuitry is provided for processing an analog signal generated by a sensor to remove DC offset. The signal conditioning circuitry includes an amplifier having the first input receiving an analog input signal and a second input receiving a reference signal. The amplifier includes an output providing an analog output signal defined by an amplified representation of the analog input signal and the reference signal. The circuitry includes a feedback circuit having an input coupled to the amplifier output and an output coupled to the first input of the amplifier for providing an analog feedback signal. The feedback circuit includes an analog-to-digital converter for converting the analog amplifier output to a digital signal, a digital controller for processing the digital signal, and a digital to analog converter for converting the processed digital signal to an analog feedback signal.