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Ionization probe interface circuit with high bias voltage source

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TLDR
In this paper, the primary winding of an engine ignition coil is coupled to an ionization probe detecting cylinder combustion in order to apply a bias voltage, which is used to detect cylinder combustion.
Abstract
The primary winding of an engine ignition coil is coupled to an ionization probe detecting cylinder combustion in order to apply a bias voltage.

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