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Sigma-delta modulator including truncation and applications thereof

US7808415B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2009
Grant dateOct 5, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M7/304
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-stage sigma-delta modulator including bit truncation between stages. The bit truncation reduces the number of bits that must be processed in subsequent stages and thus allows for faster response times. In some embodiments the gain of a feedback loop is selected to compensate for the bit truncation such that the sigma-delta modulator operates in a stable state.

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