Title :
A constant flux rate variable-frequency hysteresis loop generator having wide dynamic range
Author :
Baldwin, J.A. ; Milstein, F.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Engng. & Quantum Inst., Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The circuit described generates a constant alternating-polarity time-rate-of-change of magnetic or electric flux. Commutation is performed automatically when a prescribed degree of saturation has been attained. The circuit has been operated over the frequency range 1 μHz to 1 kHz.
Keywords :
dielectric hysteresis; function generators; magnetic hysteresis; ramp generators; relaxation oscillators; automatic commutation; constant flux rate; electric flux; frequency range 1 micro Hz to 1 kHz; hysteresis loop generator; magnetic flux; prescribed degree of saturation; variable frequency generator; wide dynamic range; Feedback loop; Generators; Magnetic hysteresis; Optical sensors; Sparks; Time measurement; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.1976.6312304
