A circuit (31) for use with a torque transducer (32) is provided. The torque transducer (32) generates a signal in response to an applied torque. A data processor (100) connected to the torque transducer (32) receives the signal. The data processor (100) and the torque transducer (32) are both contained...http://www.google.de/patents/US5898598?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5898598 - System and apparatus for a torque transducer with data processing capabilities