A practical guide to circuit selection for portable microprocessor-based, low component count, near-dc ammeter for custom instruments

Paul E. Stevenson, Jennifer Blain Christen

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Abstract

The growing market for wearable, portable, and IoT devices has generated a need for a class of circuits to meet the requirements for these applications. In this work we specifically investigate ammeters. The design space requires low component count circuits for measuring slowly varying currents using low-cost microcontrollers. Simple architectures, feasible for an electronics novice are described and compared experimentally. The use of the time domain to improve error and range of measurement is considered. This guide provides an individual without extensive electronics design experience with a simple selection guide for choosing the appropriate architecture for their specific application.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2018 IEEE Life Sciences Conference, LSC 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages159-162
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538667095
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 10 2018
Event2018 IEEE Life Sciences Conference, LSC 2018 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Oct 28 2018Oct 30 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE Life Sciences Conference, LSC 2018

Other

Other2018 IEEE Life Sciences Conference, LSC 2018
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period10/28/1810/30/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Health Informatics
  • Instrumentation

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