Methods and systems for implementing a Digital-to-Analog Converter
US7358884B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M7/3042
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A self-contained DAC that is especially suitable for use as an IP core, particularly for SOC (System on Chip) implementation. Techniques are applied to employ certain circuits (such as arithmetic element 302) to perform multiple functions in the DAC, thereby resulting in space saving. Techniques are also applied to employ fewer circuits per functional block to achieve further space saving. By employing multiple clock domains and turning on selective circuits on an as-needed basis, power saving is also realized.
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