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Multi-variable sensor calibration

  • US 5,050,423 A
  • Filed: 12/04/1989
  • Issued: 09/24/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A calibration network for a pressure sensor that generates an output signal whose value varies with variations in temperature, comprising:

  • compensating means coupled to the sensor for deriving from the sensor a temperature compensating current that is substantially pressure-independent and that has an amplitude which varies in accordance with temperature-induced variations in the sensor'"'"'s output signal, the temperature compensating current being adjustable to provide a substantially zero value at a reference temperature;

    signal conditioning means arranged to receive the sensor'"'"'s output signal and to provide an amplified sensor current whose amplitude is adjustable;

    means for generating an adjustable offset current; and

    means for combining the amplified sensor current with the temperature compensating current and the offset current so that, at the reference temperature, the substantially zero value of the compensating current permits the amplified sensor current and the offset current to be adjusted independently of any effect from the temperature compensating current.

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