Hybrid analog-to-digital converter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9806733
APP PUB NO 20170302289A1
SERIAL NO

15339200

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An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuit is configured to receive an analog input signal and convert the analog input signal to a digital output signal. The ADC circuit includes a first circuit that is configured to convert the analog input signal into a first digital signal that includes a first subset of bits of the digital output signal and further provide a residue signal based on the first digital signal; and a second circuit, coupled to the first circuit, and is configured to determine a discharging time duration by simultaneously amplifying and discharging the residue signal.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.

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Kinyua, Martin Cedar Park, US 65 337

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