Configurable load sensing via a programmable drive sense unit

Abstract

A programmable drive-sense unit includes a drive-sense circuit operably coupled to a load, the drive-sense circuit being configured to drive and simultaneously to sense the load via a single line, and produce an analog output based on the sensing the load in accordance with a first set of programmable operational parameters. The programmable drive-sense unit also includes an analog to digital circuit operably coupled to the drive-sense circuit, where the analog to digital circuit is operable to generate a digital output based on the analog output and in accordance with a second set of programmable operational parameters.

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