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Successive approximation register ADC circuits and methods

US8659460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2012
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/462
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-binary successive approximation analogue to digital converter, for converting using successive conversion steps, is operable in first and second modes. The first and second modes have different noise properties and the converter is switched between the modes during the conversion process.

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