Abstract: Methods for operating electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment, an electronic module is configured for operation in a first operating mode. The electronic module receives a first signal that includes a first component and a second component, where the first component of the first signal serves as a first source of operating potential for the electronic module and the second component of the first signal is for configuring the electronic module. The electronic module is configured for operation in a second operating mode in response to a first set of criteria being satisfied, wherein the first set of criteria comprises the second component of the first signal being at a first signal level for a first amount of time. The electronic module generates an output signal in response to the electronic module being in the first operating mode.

Abstract: Methods for operating electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment, an electronic module is configured for operation in a first operating mode. The electronic module receives a first signal that includes a first component and a second component, where the first component of the first signal serves as a first source of operating potential for the electronic module and the second component of the first signal is for configuring the electronic module. The electronic module is configured for operation in a second operating mode in response to a first set of criteria being satisfied, wherein the first set of criteria comprises the second component of the first signal being at a first signal level for a first amount of time. The electronic module generates an output signal in response to the electronic module being in the first operating mode.

Abstract: Electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. One example electronic module includes a power supply terminal configured to receive power for the electronic module and circuitry configured to carry out various functions. The functions carried out by the electronic module circuitry include simultaneously receiving both of the following via the power supply terminal: a power signal for carrying out a mission mode operation of the electronic module, and a data signal.

Abstract: Electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. One example electronic module includes a power supply terminal configured to receive power for the electronic module and circuitry configured to carry out various functions. The functions carried out by the electronic module circuitry include simultaneously receiving both of the following via the power supply terminal: a power signal for carrying out a mission mode operation of the electronic module, and a data signal.

Abstract: Electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. One example electronic module includes a power supply terminal configured to receive power for the electronic module and circuitry configured to carry out various functions. The functions carried out by the electronic module circuitry include simultaneously receiving both of the following via the power supply terminal: a power signal for carrying out a mission mode operation of the electronic module, and a data signal.

Abstract: A mode detector in a sensor interface is configured to detect a mode specified by a mode signal when an input signal received from a side of a first terminal is the mode signal. A communication portion in the interface transmits an electric signal, obtained from a sensor circuit, to a side of a second terminal when a mode detected with the detector is a sensor output mode. The communication portion receives an input signal from the side of the first terminal while transmitting an output signal to the side of the second terminal, when a mode detected with the detector is a communication mode.

Abstract: A mode detector in a sensor interface is configured to detect a mode specified by a mode signal when an input signal received from a side of a first terminal is the mode signal. A communication portion in the interface transmits an electric signal, obtained from a sensor circuit, to a side of a second terminal when a mode detected with the detector is a sensor output mode. The communication portion receives an input signal from the side of the first terminal while transmitting an output signal to the side of the second terminal, when a mode detected with the detector is a communication mode.

Abstract: Electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. One example electronic module includes a power supply terminal configured to receive power for the electronic module and circuitry configured to carry out various functions. The functions carried out by the electronic module circuitry include simultaneously receiving both of the following via the power supply terminal: a power signal for carrying out a mission mode operation of the electronic module, and a data signal.