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Position control circuit for a digital oscilloscope
Assignee: Micron Technology Inc
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Filing: 1979-10-29
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Granted: 1982-08-24
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Expires: 1999-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A digital oscilloscope is provided with a position control circuit which permits positioning of a signal both before and after digitizing. A track and hold circuit is coupled to the position control potentiometer to generate a reference voltage which tracks the position voltage in a waveform acquisition mode, and which is held at a fixed level in a display mode while the position voltage, which is applied to the acquisition preamp, is variable adjustable. A summation circuit subtracts the reference voltage from the position voltage to provide an altered positioning voltage for the display amplifier which is zero in the acquisition mode and variable in the display mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Dagostino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R13/00; G01R13/20; G01R13/22; G01R13/30; G01R13/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A position control circuit for a digital oscilloscope having a vertical deflection system including an input preamplifier operable in an acquisition mode and a display amplifier operable in a display mode, comprising: means for generating a variably adjustable position voltage in both said acquisition and display modes, said position voltage being coupled to said preamplifier; means for tracking said position voltage in said acquisition mode to develop a reference voltage which is equal in amplitude to said position voltage, and for holding said reference voltage at a fixed value in said display mode; and summation means for subtracting said reference voltage from said position voltage to thereby provide an algebraic summation voltage, said summation voltage being coupled to said display amplifier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A position control circuit for a digital oscilloscope having a vertical deflection system including an input preamplifier operable in an acquisition mode and a display amplifier operable in a display mode, comprising: means for generating a variably adjustable position voltage in both said acquisition and display modes, said position voltage being coupled to said preamplifier; means for tracking said position voltage in said acquisition mode to develop a reference voltage which is equal in amplitude to said position voltage, and for holding said reference voltage at a fixed value in said display mode; and summation means for subtracting said reference voltage from said position voltage to thereby provide an algebraic summation voltage, said summation voltage being coupled to said display amplifier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A position control circuit in accordance with claim 1 wherein said position voltage generating means includes a potentiometer disposed between a pair of predetermined voltage sources.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A position control circuit in accordance with claim 1 wherein said track and hold means comprises a comparator coupled to said position voltage generating means, a successive approximation register coupled to said comparator, and a digital-to-analog converter coupled to said successive approximation register.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A position control circuit in accordance with claim 1 wherein said summation means includes a pair of equal-valued resistors serially disposed between said position voltage generating means and said tracking and holding means, wherein the output of said summation means is taken between said resistors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A position control circuit in accordance with claim 4 wherein said summation means further includes means for changing the polarity of said reference voltage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-08-23 | 1986-02-22 | 1986-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-23 | 1990-02-22 | 1990-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-23 | 1994-02-22 | 1994-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |