Coded data generation or conversion – Analog to or from digital conversion – Digital to analog conversion
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Williams, Howard L. (Department: 2819)
Coded data generation or conversion
Analog to or from digital conversion
Digital to analog conversion
C341S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06958720
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a process for minimizing digital-to-analog converter differential nonlinearity by adjusting taps in resistive elements in a fine resistor string voltage divider circuit. Active buffer circuits can be eliminated while still minimizing DAC DNL and insuring circuit monoticity.
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Cochran William W.
Cochran Freund & Young LLC
National Semiconductor Corporation
Williams Howard L.
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