Coded data generation or conversion – Analog to or from digital conversion – Analog to digital conversion
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-30
2009-10-20
Mai, Lam T (Department: 2819)
Coded data generation or conversion
Analog to or from digital conversion
Analog to digital conversion
C341S155000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07605739
ABSTRACT:
A differential analog to digital converter (ADC) comprises a first resistance ladder leg including two resistances having first ends that communicate with a middle node. A second resistance ladder leg includes two resistances having first ends that communicate with a middle node. A first amplifier applies a voltage based upon a first phase of an input signal to said middle node of said first resistance ladder leg. A second amplifier applies a voltage based upon a second phase of the input signal to said middle node of said second resistance ladder leg.
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Mai Lam T
Marvell World Trade Ltd.
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