Patent classifications
G01K3/06
Leakage characterization for electronic circuit temperature monitoring
An electronic system can be used to monitor temperature. The electronic system can include a characterized dielectric located adjacent to a plurality of heat-producing electronic devices. The electronic system can also include a leakage measurement circuit that is electrically connected to the characterized dielectric. The leakage measurement circuit can be configured to measure current leakage through the characterized dielectric. The leakage measurement circuit can also be configured to convert a leakage current measurement into a corresponding output voltage. A response device, electrically connected to the leakage measurement circuit can be configured to, in response to the output voltage exceeding a voltage threshold corresponding to a known temperature, initiate a response action.
Atmospheric characterization systems and methods
The present disclosure is of an atmospheric characterization system that has a central processing board that has a first and a second communication interface. Further, the atmospheric characterization system further has a first precision temperature sensor that is communicatively coupled to the central processing board via the first communication interface and positioned a distance from a first side of the processing board, wherein the precision temperature measures a first temperature and transfers data indicative of the first temperature to the central processing board. In addition, the atmospheric characterization system has a second precision temperature sensor that is communicatively coupled to the central processing board via the second communication interface and positioned the distance from a second opposing side of the processing board such that the first precision temperature sensor and the second precision temperature sensor are equidistance from the processing board and a distance between the first precision sensor and the second precision sensor is a predetermined distance, r, and the second precision temperature sensor measures a second temperature and transfers data indicative of the second temperature to the central processing board simultaneously with the transferring of the first temperature. Additionally, the atmospheric characterization system has a processor that receives the first temperature and the second temperature and calculates a value indicative of atmospheric turbulence based upon the first temperature and the second temperature, wherein the value indicative of the atmospheric turbulence is used for designing, modifying, calibrating, or correcting an optical system.
ADVANCED POWER OFF NOTIFICATION FOR MANAGED MEMORY
Methods, systems, and devices for advanced power off notification for managed memory are described. An apparatus may include a memory array comprising a plurality of memory cells and a controller coupled with the memory array. The controller may be configured to receive a notification indicating a transition from a first state of the memory array to a second state of the memory array. The notification may include a value, the value comprising a plurality of bits and corresponding to a minimum duration remaining until a power supply of the memory array is deactivated. The controller may also execute a plurality of operations according to an order determined based at least in part on a parameter associated with the memory array and receiving the notification comprising the value.
ADVANCED POWER OFF NOTIFICATION FOR MANAGED MEMORY
Methods, systems, and devices for advanced power off notification for managed memory are described. An apparatus may include a memory array comprising a plurality of memory cells and a controller coupled with the memory array. The controller may be configured to receive a notification indicating a transition from a first state of the memory array to a second state of the memory array. The notification may include a value, the value comprising a plurality of bits and corresponding to a minimum duration remaining until a power supply of the memory array is deactivated. The controller may also execute a plurality of operations according to an order determined based at least in part on a parameter associated with the memory array and receiving the notification comprising the value.
ATMOSPHERIC CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The present disclosure is of an atmospheric characterization system that has a central processing board that has a first and a second communication interface. Further, the atmospheric characterization system further has a first precision temperature sensor that is communicatively coupled to the central processing board via the first communication interface and positioned a distance from a first side of the processing board, wherein the precision temperature measures a first temperature and transfers data indicative of the first temperature to the central processing board. In addition, the atmospheric characterization system has a second precision temperature sensor that is communicatively coupled to the central processing board via the second communication interface and positioned the distance from a second opposing side of the processing board such that the first precision temperature sensor and the second precision temperature sensor are equidistance from the processing board and a distance between the first precision sensor and the second precision sensor is a predetermined distance, r, and the second precision temperature sensor measures a second temperature and transfers data indicative of the second temperature to the central processing board simultaneously with the transferring of the first temperature. Additionally, the atmospheric characterization system has a processor that receives the first temperature and the second temperature and calculates a value indicative of atmospheric turbulence based upon the first temperature and the second temperature, wherein the value indicative of the atmospheric turbulence is used for designing, modifying, calibrating, or correcting an optical system.
Method and system for measuring temperature in a gas turbine engine
A system and method for measuring average temperature of gas in an axial cross-section of a gas turbine engine gas path, involving diverting gas samples from different positions in the axial cross-section to a gas mixing chamber and measuring a temperature of the resulting mixed gas.
TEMPERATURE SENSING CIRCUIT INCLUDING MULTIPLE THERMISTORS
Temperature sensing circuits for devices described herein include a substrate material, a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a third conductive portion associated with the substrate material, and a plurality of thermistors associated with the substrate material for sensing a temperature associated with the device. The plurality of thermistors include a first thermistor and a second thermistor. The first thermistor is connected to the first conductive portion. The first thermistor and the second thermistor are both connected to the second conductive portion. The second thermistor is connected to the third conductive portion.
TEMPERATURE SENSING CIRCUIT INCLUDING MULTIPLE THERMISTORS
Temperature sensing circuits for devices described herein include a substrate material, a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a third conductive portion associated with the substrate material, and a plurality of thermistors associated with the substrate material for sensing a temperature associated with the device. The plurality of thermistors include a first thermistor and a second thermistor. The first thermistor is connected to the first conductive portion. The first thermistor and the second thermistor are both connected to the second conductive portion. The second thermistor is connected to the third conductive portion.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING OVERHEAT OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE
An electronic device and method for efficiently processing overheat in an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a transceiver and at least one processor configured to identify overheat inside the electronic device and transmit, to a base station, a first message containing overheat assistance information generated in response to identifying the overheat inside the electronic device.
Method of monitoring for combustion anomalies in a gas turbomachine and a gas turbomachine including a combustion anomaly detection system
A method of monitoring for combustion anomalies in a gas turbomachine includes sensing an exhaust gas temperature at each of a plurality of temperature sensors arranged in an exhaust system of the gas turbomachine, comparing the exhaust gas temperature at each of the plurality of temperature sensors with a mean exhaust gas temperature, determining whether the exhaust gas temperature at one or more of the plurality of temperature sensors deviates from the mean exhaust temperature by a predetermined threshold value, and identifying an instantaneous combustion anomaly at one or more of the temperature sensors sensing a temperature deviating from the mean exhaust temperature by more than the predetermined threshold value.