Comparators for double ramp analog to digital converter
US9967505B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/78
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example comparators as disclosed herein may include a first comparator comprising a first plurality of device areas, wherein the first plurality of device areas at least includes a first comparator input device area, a first comparator cascode device area, and a first comparator current mirror area, and a second comparator comprising a second plurality of device areas, wherein the second plurality of device areas at least includes a second comparator input device area, a second comparator cascode device area, and a second comparator current mirror area, where the second comparator input area is disposed between the first comparator input area and the first comparator cascode device area, the first comparator cascode device area is disposed between the second comparator input area and the second comparator cascode device area, the first comparator current mirror area is disposed between the first comparator cascode device area and the second comparator current mirror area, the second comparator cascode device area is disposed between the first comparator cascode device area and the second comparator current mirror area, and the second comparator current mirror area is disposed betwe…
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