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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2008
Michael Willett, Fairlawn, OH (US);
Greg S. Shaw, University Heights, OH (US);
Michael Willett, Fairlawn, OH (US);
Greg S. Shaw, University Heights, OH (US);
Orbital Research Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a sensor interface or network of interfaces that utilizes high-temperature electronics to operate at elevated temperatures for applications that include but are not limited to aircraft and automobile engines, vehicle frames, refineries, nuclear and chemical production plants, and in downhole drilling for petroleum and natural gas. The interface or network provide connectors for a variety of sensors with analog and digital outputs, and can in turn provide data to an automated electronic control system or a monitor. Because the sensor interface may be placed in so-called 'hot zones' nearer to the sensors being monitored than other systems that use conventional electronics, the sensor interface can increase noise immunity, increase reliability, decrease cost, reduce weight, and increase space.