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Power and Communications Adapter

  • US 20170074073A1
  • Filed: 09/10/2015
  • Published: 03/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adapter for power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string, comprising:

  • a first terminal configured to couple with an output terminal of a first tool;

    a second terminal configured to couple with an input terminal of a second tool;

    a power converter that adjusts a voltage received at the first terminal and supplies the adjusted voltage to the second terminal; and

    a communications adapter that converts a signal format of a communications signal received at the first terminal to a second signal format for the second terminal.

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