Timing enhancement methods and networks for time-interleaved...

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2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Young, Brian (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Converter compensation

C341S155000

Reexamination Certificate

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06982664

ABSTRACT:
Timing enhancements of embodiments of the invention are realized in time-interleaved converter systems with minimal network additions that facilitate the insertion of a timing signal into the system's input analog signal. The timing signal travels with the input analog signal so that it continues to accurately define predetermined sample times in the analog signal even as they travel over different path lengths to individual converters. Each converter has a feedback path which adjusts the timing of that converter's samples with a correction signal whose value is determined by contributions of first and second different amplitudes of the timing signal to that converter's output signals.

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