US4114085A
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Method of improving the temperature stability of a voltage source, and a stabilized voltage source for carrying out the method
Assignee: Outokumpu Oyj
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Filing: 1976-10-27
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1996-10-27
Abstract
Abstract In a stabilized voltage source having an actual-value voltage gauge which is temperature dependent, the overall temperature stability of the voltage source is improved by providing a reference-value voltage with an adjustable temperature coefficient, said temperature coefficient being so adjusted that it substantially compensates for the temperature dependence of the actual-value voltage gauge within the temperature range used. The reference voltage having an adjustable temperature coefficient is preferably obtained by combining a first voltage which is essentially independent of temperature with a second voltage being strongly dependent on temperature, the degree of mutual influence of said combined voltages being regulated to adjust said temperature coefficient.
Inventors
- 👤 Erkki Ilmari Leinonen
- 👤 Erkki Sakari Kiuru
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:09
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05F; G05F1/00; G05F1/10; G05F1/46; G05F1/56; G05F1/565; G05F1/567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a stabilized voltage source of the type having a temperature-dependent actual voltage gauge which senses the output voltage of the voltage source, a reference value circuit providing a reference value voltage, said reference value circuit comprising a temperature-stable first voltage source and a second voltage source which is strongly dependent on temperature, means for summing the voltage outputs of said first and second voltage source of said reference value circuit, and means for regulating the output voltage of at least one of said first and second voltage sources to control the reference value voltage for regulating the temperature coefficient of the reference value voltage to compensate for temperature dependence of the actual value voltage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a stabilized voltage source of the type having a temperature-dependent actual voltage gauge which senses the output voltage of the voltage source, a reference value circuit providing a reference value voltage, said reference value circuit comprising a temperature-stable first voltage source and a second voltage source which is strongly dependent on temperature, means for summing the voltage outputs of said first and second voltage source of said reference value circuit, and means for regulating the output voltage of at least one of said first and second voltage sources to control the reference value voltage for regulating the temperature coefficient of the reference value voltage to compensate for temperature dependence of the actual value voltage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A stabilized voltage source according to claim 1, wherein said second voltage source which is strongly dependent on temperature comprises a differential amplifier, a transistor in a feed-back circuit of said differential amplifier, a collector of said transistor being connected to the input side of said amplifier and an emitter of said transistor being connected to the output side of said amplifier.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of improving the temperature stability of a voltage source having a temperature-dependent actual-value voltage gauge, which comprises: providing a reference-value voltage for said voltage source by means of a reference-value voltage circuit having an adjustable temperature coefficient; and adjusting said adjustable temperature coefficient to produce a reference-value voltage which compensates for the temperature dependence of said actual-value voltage gauge, said reference value voltage being produced by summing the voltage outputs of a first voltage source independent of temperature and a second voltage source strongly dependent on temperature, and including regulating the output voltage of at least one of said first and second voltage sources before said summing to adjust the reference-value voltage.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of improving the temperature stability of a voltage source having a temperature-dependent actual-value voltage gauge, which comprises: providing a reference-value voltage for said voltage source by means of a reference-value voltage circuit having an adjustable temperature coefficient; and adjusting said adjustable temperature coefficient to produce a reference-value voltage which compensates for the temperature dependence of said actual-value voltage gauge, said reference value voltage being produced by summing the voltage outputs of a first voltage source independent of temperature and a second voltage source strongly dependent on temperature, and including regulating the output voltage of at least one of said first and second voltage sources before said summing to adjust the reference-value voltage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |