Method and apparatus for feedback signal generation in sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters
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Aug 19, 2008
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Jun 19, 2008
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Dec 15, 2006
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A method and apparatus taught herein provide a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for use in a conversion feedback path of a sigma-delta type analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The DAC uses current pulse shaping to generate a conversion feedback signal in each feedback cycle of the ADC that provides a consistent charge transfer for accurate digital conversion and has a controlled current pulse shape. In one or more embodiments, the DAC includes a capacitor circuit for charge storage and transfer and a (series) resistive circuit having variable resistance for current pulse shape control. In at least one embodiment, current pulse control limits a peak current of the conversion feedback signal, thereby reducing DC power consumption and gain-bandwidth (GBW) and slew rate requirements of the ADC's integration amplifier, and limiting residual (ending) current in each feedback cycle, which yields commensurate gains in (feedback cycle) clock jitter insensitivity.
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