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Successive approximation analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with dynamic search algorithm

US9444485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2015
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2035

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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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