Apparatuses and methods for multiple-output comparators and...

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2010-02-26

2011-12-27

Nguyen, Khai M (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Analog to or from digital conversion

Analog to digital conversion

C341S159000

Reexamination Certificate

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08085180

ABSTRACT:
An analog-to-digital converter with comparators with multiple, inter-coupled, outputs is provided, which may be also called a Benorion Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) or a Benorion Converter. The analog-to-digital converter includes a plurality of comparators operably coupled for receiving an analog input signal and configured for comparing the analog input signal with a plurality of voltage reference signals. Each comparator of the plurality is configured for generating a plurality of comparator outputs comprising a primary comparator output, and at least one additional comparator output selected from the group consisting of positive comparator outputs and negative comparator. The analog-to-digital converter further includes a plurality of composite outputs, each composite output of the plurality comprising a combination of the primary comparator output from a corresponding comparator of the plurality and at least one additional comparator output from at least one additional comparator of the plurality of comparators. Other comparators and methods are provided.

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