Pulse width to analog converter for a portable radio telemetry receiver

Area of Science:

• * Electrical Engineering
• * Signal Processing
• * Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• * Telemetry systems are crucial for remote data acquisition in various fields.
• * Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a common technique for transmitting analog information digitally.
• * High-stability signal conversion is essential for precise control and measurement in research applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To describe a novel pulse width tracking system for converting PWM telemetry signals.
• * To highlight the integrated circuit design and feedback feature for enhanced stability.
• * To demonstrate the system's utility within a long-range radiotelemetry setup for occupational health research.

Main Methods:

• * Development of an integrated circuit chip for pulse width tracking.
• * Implementation of a feedback mechanism within the converter design.
• * Integration of the converter into a long-range radiotelemetry system.

Main Results:

• * Successful conversion of pulse width modulated telemetry signals to analog signals.
• * Achieved high stability in the signal conversion process due to the feedback feature.
• * Demonstrated the system's effectiveness in a real-world occupational health field research context.

Conclusions:

• * The described pulse width tracking system offers a stable and reliable method for analog signal conversion from PWM telemetry.
• * The integrated circuit design with feedback is well-suited for demanding servo applications.
• * The system represents a valuable component for advanced radiotelemetry in occupational health studies.