Digital optical conversion module
A digital optical conversion module used to convert an analog signal to a computer compatible digital signal including a voltage-to-frequency converter, frequency offset response circuitry, and an electrical-to-optical converter. Also used in conjunction with the digital optical conversion module is an optical link and an interface at the computer for converting the optical signal back to an electrical signal. Suitable for use in hostile environments having high levels of electromagnetic interference, the conversion module retains high resolution of the analog signal while eliminating the potential for errors due to noise and interference. The module can be used to link analog output scientific equipment such as an electrometer used with a mass spectrometer to a computer. 2 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Co., Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-84ID12435
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy
- Patent Number(s):
- PATENTS-US-A7221394
- Application Number:
- ON: DE89011441
- OSTI ID:
- 6023813
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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MASS SPECTROMETERS
OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
TRIGGER CIRCUITS
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ELECTRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
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PULSE CIRCUITS
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