18599677. Drive Circuit And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
Drive Circuit And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus
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Inventor(s)
Rika Tanimoto of Matsumoto (JP)
Satoru Uematsu of Shiojiri (JP)
Drive Circuit And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599677 titled 'Drive Circuit And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus
The drive circuit described in the abstract includes various components such as a modulation circuit, an amplification circuit, a level switching signal generation circuit, a level shift circuit, and a demodulation circuit.
- The modulation circuit modulates a base drive signal to generate a modulation signal.
- The amplification circuit amplifies the modulation signal to obtain a first amplified modulation signal.
- The level switching signal generation circuit produces a level switching signal with two potentials based on the base drive signal and the modulation signal.
- The level shift circuit outputs the first amplified modulation signal as a second amplified modulation signal by shifting its potential.
- The demodulation circuit demodulates the second amplified modulation signal to generate the final drive signal.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices that require precise control of drive signals. - It can be applied in power electronics, motor control systems, and communication devices.
Problems Solved: - Provides a more efficient and accurate way to generate drive signals for different applications. - Ensures proper modulation and amplification of signals for optimal performance.
Benefits: - Improved signal control and accuracy. - Enhanced performance and efficiency in electronic systems. - Simplified circuit design for drive signal generation.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in industries such as automotive, robotics, telecommunications, and consumer electronics for improved functionality and performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the level switching signal generation circuit determine the potentials for the level switching signal? 2. What are the key advantages of using a demodulation circuit in this drive circuit design?
Original Abstract Submitted
A drive circuit includes a modulation circuit that modulates a base drive signal that is a base of a drive signal for driving a drive section, and outputs a modulation signal, an amplification circuit that outputs a first amplified modulation signal obtained by amplifying the modulation signal, a level switching signal generation circuit that generates a level switching signal as a digital signal including a first potential and a second potential, a level shift circuit that outputs the first amplified modulation signal as a second amplified modulation signal, and outputs, as the second amplified modulation signal, a signal obtained by shifting a potential of the first amplified modulation signal, and a demodulation circuit that demodulates the second amplified modulation signal, and outputs the drive signal. The level switching signal generation circuit switches a potential of the level switching signal in response to the base drive signal and the modulation signal.