System for quantizing an analog signal utilizing a resonant tunneling diode differential ternary quantizer
US6229468A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K3/315
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for quantizing an analog signal comprises an input terminal for receiving an analog input signal, an inverted input terminal for receiving an inverted input signal, a clock terminal for receiving a clock signal, and an inverted clock terminal for receiving an inverted clock signal. A sample-and-hold circuit is coupled to the input terminal, the inverted input terminal, the clock terminal, and the inverted clock terminal. A comparator circuit is coupled to the sample-and-hold circuit, the clock terminal, and the inverted clock terminal. A latch circuit is coupled to the comparator circuit, the clock terminal, and the inverted clock terminal. An output terminal having a quantized output signal is coupled to the latch circuit. An inverted output terminal having an inverted output signal is coupled to the latch circuit.
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