Impedance source ranging apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9645193
APP PUB NO 20140111186A1
SERIAL NO

13658055

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An impedance sourcing circuit for a measurement device configured to measure a device under test (DUT) and method are disclosed. The impedance sourcing circuit includes a voltage/current source. An electrically controlled variable resistance having a control input is configured to adjust the variable resistance is coupled to the DUT. A loop gain controller is coupled to the control input of the electrically controlled variable resistance. The loop gain controller is configured to drive the control input of the electrically controlled variable resistance to adjust the variable resistance to generally match the impedance of the DUT. The impedance sourcing circuit may also include a voltage detector configured to detect a voltage across the DUT and a voltage reference. The loop gain controller may be configured to drive the control input of the electrically controlled variable resistance based on the voltage detected across the DUT and the voltage reference.

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KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS LLC28775 AURORA ROAD SOLON OH 44139

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Niemann, James A Chagrin Falls, US 16 40

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