Apparatus and method for implementing an analog-to-digital...

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2006-11-06

2008-11-04

Nguyen, Linh V (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Analog to or from digital conversion

Analog to digital conversion

C341S139000, C341S141000, C341S142000, C341S159000

Reexamination Certificate

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07446690

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for providing an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in programmable logic devices is disclosed. A plurality of multi-purpose input/output (I/O) blocks is configured to provide analog-to-digital conversion and other I/O functionality. The plurality of multi-purpose I/O blocks is also configured to save power when ADC mode is disabled.

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