Analog-to-digital conversion using an increased input range
US6864820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/167
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of extending the input range of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) having a nominal input voltage range. The method comprises an act of mapping an over-range input voltage that falls outside of the nominal input voltage range to an over-range digital output code. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to an apparatus comprising an ADC having a nominal input voltage range, wherein the ADC is adapted to map an over-range input voltage that falls outside of the nominal input voltage range to an over-range digital output code.
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