Abstract: Reliable and efficient sensing becomes increasingly difficult in harsher environments. A sensing module for high-temperature conditions utilizes a digital, rather than analog, implementation on a wireless platform to achieve good quality data transmission. The module comprises a sensor, integrated circuit, and antenna. The integrated circuit includes an amplifier, A/D converter, decimation filter, and digital transmitter. To operate, an analog signal is received by the sensor, amplified by the amplifier, converted into a digital signal by the A/D converter, filtered by the decimation filter to address the quantization error, and output in digital format by the digital transmitter and antenna.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a ternary driver that provides three voltage levels: a high positive voltage, a high negative voltage and a zero voltage. The ternary driver utilizes a dynamic ground to maintain the mid-level zero voltage level at approximately zero volts allowing for voltage regulation during high voltage scenarios. The dynamic ground can be activated when the measured voltage is outside user defined reference voltage levels.