Digitally switched impedance having improved linearity and settling time
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May 7, 2002
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Mar 12, 2001
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A digitally switched impedance has improved linearity by minimizing the amount of impedance error introduced by switches used to switch the impedance elements comprising the digitally switched impedance. Improved settling time of the digitally switched impedance is achieved by reducing the amount of switch capacitance connected to the output of the digitally switched impedance. The digitally switched impedance may be fabricated on an integrated circuit die and the switches may be fabricated with complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transistors. The number of impedances needed for a desired number of impedance step changes is reduced by using two major impedance ranks and one minor impedance rank, or two minor impedance ranks and one major impedance rank connected in series.
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