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Method and apparatus for complex cascade sigma-delta modulation and single-sideband analog-to-digital conversion

US7180432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2004
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M3/418
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A complex cascade sigma-delta modulator for analog-to-digital conversion applications. The modulator includes first and second sigma-delta modulator stages, combined with a complex digital noise cancellation circuit. In addition, analog-to-digital conversion of baseband signals using a complex sigma-delta modulator is also presented.

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