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Processing circuit for optical combustion monitor
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1990-05-30
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2010-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A processing circuit is provided for use in an optical combustion monitor for an internal combustion engine. The circuit includes a variable gain amplifier for amplifying a signal from one or more opto-electric transducers sensitive to combustion light in the engine cylinders. A gain control circuit including a peak detector controls the variable gain amplifier so that the peak amplitude of the amplifier output signal is substantially constant.
Inventors
- 👤 Adrian L. Trace
- 👤 Mark J. Basten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:05
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P5/00; F02D; F02D35/00; F02D35/02; F02D35/022; F02D41/00; F02D41/02; F02D41/14; F02D41/1438; F02D41/1444; F02D41/1451; F02D41/24; F02D41/26; F02D41/28; F02D2041/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A processing circuit for an optical combustion monitor, comprising a variable gain circuit having an input for connection to an optical transducer to receive an input signal, an output for providing an output signal having a peak amplitude, and a controllable variable gain; and gain controlling means connected to said output of said variable gain circuit for controlling the controllable variable gain of said variable gain circuit so as to maintain substantially constant the peak amplitude of the output signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A processing circuit for an optical combustion monitor, comprising a variable gain circuit having an input for connection to an optical transducer to receive an input signal, an output for providing an output signal having a peak amplitude, and a controllable variable gain; and gain controlling means connected to said output of said variable gain circuit for controlling the controllable variable gain of said variable gain circuit so as to maintain substantially constant the peak amplitude of the output signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1, in which said gain controlling means includes a peak detector having an input connected to said output of said variable gain circuit and an output providing a detected signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 2, in which said gain controlling means further includes a differencing circuit having a first input connected to said output of said peak detector and a second input for receiving a reference value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1, in which said variable gain circuit comprises an amplifier and a negative feedback circuit, said negative feedback circuit including a voltage dependent resistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 4, in which said voltage dependent resistor comprises a field effect transistor.
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