A/D converter

Details A/D converter A/D converter

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Jeanglaude, Jean Bruner (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Analog to or from digital conversion

Analog to digital conversion

C341S156000, C341S158000, C341S017000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07098837

ABSTRACT:
A current mode A/D converter for reducing current consumption while enhancing resolution. The A/D converter includes a V/I conversion circuit for sampling and converting an input voltage to a current, an I/V conversion circuit for converting the current supplied from the V/I conversion circuit to a comparison voltage, a comparator for comparing the current based on the comparison voltage and a reference current, and an encoder for generating a digital output signal based on the output signal of the comparator.

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