Successive approximation analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with dynamic search algorithm
US8928506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/462
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of a method and system for a successive approximation analog-to-digital converter with dynamic search algorithms are provided. In some embodiments, a successive approximation analog-to-digital converter includes a digital-to-analog converter, a comparator, and a search and decode logic modules which cooperate to generate a digital output code representative of the analog input voltage based on a dynamic search algorithm. The dynamic search algorithms may alter a sequence of reference voltages used to successively approximate the analog input voltage based on one or more characteristics of the analog input voltage.
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