Coded data generation or conversion – Analog to or from digital conversion – Analog to digital conversion
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
JeanPierre, Peguy (Department: 2819)
Coded data generation or conversion
Analog to or from digital conversion
Analog to digital conversion
C341S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07106237
ABSTRACT:
The described converter comprises switched-capacitor quantization means for receiving an analog quantity to be converted, a register for a digital quantity corresponding to the analog quantity, a timing pulse generator and logic means capable of responding to a conversion request signal by activating the quantization means in such a way that they will carry out predetermined operations timed by the timing pulses and load in the register the digital quantity to be furnished as output. With a view to saving electric energy during the conversion and reducing the noise induced by the generator, the generator comprises means for modifying the duration and/or the frequency of the timing pulses in response to regulation signals emitted by the logic means. Also described is a method of using the converter that comprises the following phases: loading of the analog quantity in the quantization means, memorization of the loaded analog quantity and identification in the course of successive attempts in accordance with SAR technique of the bits of the digital code corresponding to the analog quantity to be converted. The duration and/or the frequency of the timing pulses are modified during at least one of the phases indicated above in response to regulation signals emitted by the logic means.
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Confalonieri Pierangelo
Girardi Francesca
Zamprogno Marco
Carlson David V.
Jean-Pierre Peguy
Jorgenson Lisa K.
STMicroelectronics S.r.l.
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