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Current level detector

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OSTI ID:862844

A device is provided for detecting the current level of a DC signal. It includes an even harmonic modulator to which a reference AC signal is applied. The unknown DC signal acts on the reference AC signal so that the output of the modulator includes an even harmonic whose amplitude is proportional to the unknown DC current.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA)
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
4,027,239
Application Number:
05/635016
OSTI ID:
862844
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English