Comparator chain offset reduction

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2008-03-03

2010-06-01

Williams, Howard (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Converter compensation

C327S307000, C341S120000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07728747

ABSTRACT:
Comparator chain total offset, static and dynamic, is reduced by injecting a compensation quantity in at least one point in the chain of comparator components. The compensation quantity is determined by providing the comparator chain with calibration signals having equal values and evaluating the output states of the comparator chain. The compensation quantity is adjusted until the probabilities of high and low output states are substantially equal and a calibrated value for the compensation is determined.

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