Self-calibrating data conversion circuitry and method therefor

Details Self-calibrating data conversion circuitry and method therefor Self-calibrating data conversion circuitry and method therefor

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

JeanPierre, Peguy (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Converter calibration or testing

C341S155000, C341S163000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07868796

ABSTRACT:
A data converter for converting analog signals to digital signals, or for converting digital signals to analog signals is provided. In one embodiment, a production self-test is provided. In one embodiment, a high-speed lower-resolution method or mode for a data converter is provided. In one embodiment, a differential data converter with a more stable comparator common mode voltage is provided. In one embodiment, the input range of a digitally calibrated data converter is provided and maintained so that there is no loss in input range due to the calibration. In one embodiment, digital post-processing of an uncalibrated result using a previously stored calibration value is provided.

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