Sigma-delta modulator
US10554218B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M3/456
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sigma-delta modulator and method for converting an input voltage such as an analog signal into a digital signal is presented. The modulator may be used as an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The modulator has a plurality of bias transistors with at least one p-type transistor and at least one n-type transistor. The modulator receives a bias voltage, wherein each bias transistor receives the same bias voltage. This sigma-delta modulator results in reduced power consumption.
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