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Digital-to-analog converter (DAC) using multiple PWMs and method thereof

US7298309B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2006
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/822
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for generating an analog output voltage according to a digital input value includes a plurality of pulse width modulation (PWM) units and a voltage generating unit. The digital input value includes a plurality of bit segments. The plurality of PWM units generates a plurality of PWM signals according to the plurality of bit segments of the digital input value. The voltage generating unit is coupled to the plurality of PWM units and generates the analog output voltage according to the plurality of PWM signals.

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