Analog to digital converter threshold detection circuit

Abstract

At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a device that comprises a microprocessor, a multiplexing analog-to-digital converter integral to said microprocessor, and a reference voltage source connected to said multiplexing analog-to-digital converter. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method that comprises obtaining a signal at a multiplexing analog-to-digital converter integral to a microprocessor; and comparing a digital value of the signal to a reference digital value. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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