G01R15/18

System and method for active S11 detection in phased array transceivers

Devices and methods for detection of active return loss for an antenna element of a plurality of antenna elements of a phased array antenna are provided. An exemplary device can convert a voltage differential at an input of a power amplifier (PA) to first current. The device can convert a coupled voltage corresponding to a signal transmitted from the PA to a respective antenna element, to a second current. The device can convert a reflected voltage corresponding to a signal reflected from the respective antenna element, to a third current. The device can convert the first current, the second current, and the third current to an output voltage at a generator output. The device can further have a controller that can adaptively generate codebooks for transmission based on the output voltage.

System and method for active S11 detection in phased array transceivers

Devices and methods for detection of active return loss for an antenna element of a plurality of antenna elements of a phased array antenna are provided. An exemplary device can convert a voltage differential at an input of a power amplifier (PA) to first current. The device can convert a coupled voltage corresponding to a signal transmitted from the PA to a respective antenna element, to a second current. The device can convert a reflected voltage corresponding to a signal reflected from the respective antenna element, to a third current. The device can convert the first current, the second current, and the third current to an output voltage at a generator output. The device can further have a controller that can adaptively generate codebooks for transmission based on the output voltage.

METHOD FOR CONTACTLESS DETERMINATION OF AN OPERATING STATE
20220341977 · 2022-10-27 ·

The disclosure relates to a method for determination of an operating state of a compressor and/or a rotational speed of a compressor drive of the compressor comprising; measuring, over a time range, a magnetic field associated with one or more phases of an electrical power supply conductor supplying the compressor with electrical power; wherein the magnetic field is measured by a detection element to provide a representation of the magnetic field; determining a frequency spectrum of the representation of the magnetic field over the time range; and analyzing the frequency spectrum of the representation of the magnetic field over the time range to determine an operating state of the compressor and/or to determine a rotational speed of the compressor drive. The disclosure further relates to a device for carrying out the method, a compressor measuring system, and a computer-readable storage medium.

LOCKING CURRENT TRANSFORMER

A current transformer includes a first housing including a first handle portion and a first distal portion, a second housing including a second handle portion and a second distal portion, a first core mounted in the first distal portion, a second core mounted in the second distal portion, and a lock attached to the second handle portion at a pivot point, wherein the first housing is rotationally coupled to the second housing about a fulcrum point and the lock is rotatable about the pivot point into a closed position wherein the lock engages the first handle portion and prevents the first handle portion and the second handle portion from rotating towards each other.

SENSOR
20230084037 · 2023-03-16 · ·

According to one embodiment, a sensor includes a base, and a first structure body. The base includes semiconductor dement including the first dement electrode. The first structure body includes a first conductive member and a coil. The first conductive member is electrically connected with the first element electrode. The coil is provided around the first conductive member in a first plane crossing a first direction from the base to the first structure body.

TIME-SYNCHRONIZED MICRO-CPOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE

A time-synchronized micro-scale continuous point-on-wave (CPoW) measurement device, referred to as micro-CPoW, is provided. The distribution system is an integral part of the electric power system, but not much is known about how it behaves in real-time. To address this knowledge gap, a low-cost, time-synchronized, CPoW measurement system is designed, built, and characterized herein. The purpose of the micro-CPoW measurement device is to monitor the instantaneous electric current flowing through a distribution line in real time. Detection of harmonics, identification of incipient fault conditions, and general power quality monitoring are typical uses for the measured information. Because the micro-CPoW measurement device is self-powered by the line current and communicates wirelessly, it can be installed without ground-mounted instrument transformers, low-voltage power sources, or communications cabling. Thus, this particular design of CPoW module is intended to be installed directly on a power line without the need for external support equipment.

SAFE HARNESS WITH VOLTAGE AND CURRENT DETECTION
20230079938 · 2023-03-16 ·

Electrical current and/or voltage monitoring powered by induction and/or conductive spike, and related devices, apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed. An electricity monitoring device can include a measuring conductor electrically coupled to a monitored energy source to detect/read voltage of the monitored energy source. The electricity monitoring device can include an electrical component in which a fluctuating magnetic field is induced from a fluctuating flow of electrical current in the monitored energy source, the fluctuating magnetic field to produce an electromotive force to provide electrical energy. The electricity monitoring device can include a controller that can further include processing circuitry to be powered by the provided electrical energy, the controller coupled to the measuring conductor to determine a present run-time electrical voltage of the monitored energy source based on a reading of the measuring conductor. In some embodiments, the electrical component can be a Rogowski coil.

Closed Loop Current Transformer
20220334146 · 2022-10-20 ·

The application provides a closed loop current transformer, in which a hall element is positioned in a notch of a magnetic ring and is used for generating an induced voltage according to the magnetic field generated in the magnetic ring by current to be measured. A first compensating coil and a second compensating coil are wound on opposite sides of the magnetic ring in the same winding direction. An input end of the power amplifier circuit is connected with an output end of the hall element, and an output end is connected with the first compensating coil and the second compensating coil respectively. The other ends of the first compensating coil and the second compensating coil are respectively connected with a signal detection circuit, and an output end of the signal detection circuit is used as an output end of the closed loop current transform.

ACCURACY FOR PHASOR MEASUREMENT UNITS (SYNCHROPHASORS) IN UTILITY DISTRIBUTION APPLICATIONS

A switching device for controlling power flow on a power line. The device includes a current sensor for measuring primary current on the line, a first voltage sensor for measuring primary voltage on the line at one side of the switching device, and a second voltage sensor for measuring primary voltage on the line at another side of the switching device. An ADC converts measurement signals from the current sensor and the voltage sensors to digital signals, and a PMU calculates magnitude and phase angle synchrophasor data using the current and voltage measurement digital signals and calibration data.

Smart earth leakage circuit breaker
11600987 · 2023-03-07 · ·

A smart earth leakage circuit breaker is installed on a distribution line through which an electric current flows. The breaker measures, by means of a CT, a leakage current flowing through the distribution line, and if the measured current exceeds a preset rated sensitivity current, cuts off electricity by means of trip operation. The smart earth leakage circuit breaker further comprises: a measurement unit tracking and measuring, based on measurement information of the CT, a value of the leakage current exceeding an alarm current value; the MPU setting conditionality and the alarm current value less than the rated sensitivity current and when the conditionality is satisfied based on information measured by the measurement unit, issuing a warning by means of an alarm unit; and the alarm unit operated and controlled by the MPU and warning of an abnormal symptom of the distribution line.