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Calibration method, A/D converter, and radio device

US7940200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/745
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a calibration method for an A/D converter. The A/D converter includes a first amplifier to amplify first and second voltage signals, a second amplifier to amplify the first and second voltage signals amplified by the first amplifier, and a comparator to compare the first and second voltage signals amplified by the second amplifier. The calibration method performs short-circuiting input ports of the second amplifier, comparing the first and second voltage signals inputted to the comparator to obtain a first result, calibrating output voltage of the second amplifier according to the first result, short-circuiting input ports of the first amplifier, opening the short-circuited input ports of the second amplifier, comparing the first and second voltage signals inputted to the comparator to obtain a second result, and calibrating output voltage of the first amplifier according to the second result.

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