Method and circuit for transmitting information on rotational speed and additional data

Abstract

To transmit data which is supplied by a rotational speed sensor in the form of an alternating signal as well as additional data via a signal line, a sequence of current pulses of a predetermined duration is derived from the alternating signal, the pulse intervals or interpulse periods containing the information on rotational speed. The additional data is transmitted in the interpulse periods, and transmission of the additional data is synchronized by the individual rotating signal sensor pulses. Preferably, the method is employed for active sensors, and both the sensor pulses and the additional data are transmitted in the form of current signals. During standstill, in the absence of a sensor pulse, transmission of the additional data is triggered by auxiliary synchronization pulses.

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