18258762. ANALOG FRONT-END ARCHITECTURE FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
Contents
- 1 ANALOG FRONT-END ARCHITECTURE FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ANALOG FRONT-END ARCHITECTURE FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ANALOG FRONT-END ARCHITECTURE FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Domenico Tangredi of Milano (IT)
Gabriele Cazzaniga of Rosate MI (IT)
Manuel Salvatore Santoro of Milan (IT)
Massimiliano Musazzi of Como (IT)
ANALOG FRONT-END ARCHITECTURE FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18258762 titled 'ANALOG FRONT-END ARCHITECTURE FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The analog front-end architecture for a capacitive pressure sensor includes a low-noise amplifier unit with first and second integrator units, a feedback unit, and a startup unit.
- The first and second integrator units integrate charges injected into the input terminals and output integrated charges to the output terminals.
- The feedback unit reinjects integrated charges from the integrator units back into the input terminals.
- The startup unit can switch between two states to route charges either through the first integrator unit and then the second integrator unit, or directly into the first integrator unit.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various pressure sensing applications such as automotive, industrial, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Problems Solved
1. Provides amplification of sensor signals with low noise for accurate pressure measurements. 2. Offers a compact and efficient solution for integrating charges in a capacitive pressure sensor.
Benefits
1. Improved accuracy and sensitivity in pressure measurements. 2. Reduced noise interference for reliable sensor performance. 3. Compact and integrated design for easy integration into different systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Capacitive Pressure Sensor Amplification for Enhanced Performance
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing analog front-end architectures for capacitive sensors with different amplifier configurations and integration methods.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to other existing amplification solutions for capacitive pressure sensors in terms of performance and efficiency?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with other existing amplification solutions for capacitive pressure sensors.
What are the specific technical specifications and requirements for integrating this architecture into different pressure sensing systems?
The article does not detail the specific technical specifications and requirements for integrating this architecture into various pressure sensing systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
An analog front-end architecture for a capacitive pressure sensor with a low-noise amplifier unit for amplification of sensor signals from the sensor. The amplifier unit includes first and second integrator units for integrating charges injected into input terminals of the amplifier unit and for outputting integrated charges to output terminals of the amplifier unit, a feedback unit, and a startup unit. The feedback unit reinjects integrated charges from the integrator unit into the input terminals of the amplifier unit. The startup unit is switchable between first and second switching states and is configured, in the first switching state, to route the charges injected into the input terminals past the first integrator unit into the second integrator unit and from the second integrator unit into the feedback unit, and, in the second switching state, to route charges injected into the input terminals directly into the first integrator unit.
