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Authors:
Stoyanov, Ivan Iliev; Nikolov, Georgi Todorov; Nikolova, Boyanka Marinova
Title:
Design of RLC to frequency converter
Date of Issue:
2006
Is Part of:
Proceedings of the Technical University – Sofia, 56(2), 2006, pp. 236-241
Publisher:
TU - Sofia
Identifiers:
1311-0829 [issn]
Type:
Article
Language:
eng
Subject:
frequency conversion; relaxation oscillator; RLC measurement; sensor platforms; SPICE simulation
Abstract:
This application specific paper describes a design approach for RLC to frequency converter based on relaxation oscillator techniques. The designed circuit is proposed to convert resistive, inductive and capacitive values into corresponding frequency. The design process is accomplished using electronic design automation environments. Using simulation technique, RLC to frequency transfer functions are derived and presented graphically. Simulated results are compared with measured data generated from realized prototype circuit. Such design approach lets significantly simplify the design process, facilitate prototyping and reduce time-to-market in order to produce low-cost measurement systems or sensor platforms with fair metrological performances.
Description:
Reviewer prof. Marin Marinov. - Formulas, tables, schemes - References, pp. 241
