Power saving A/D converter

Details Power saving A/D converter Power saving A/D converter

1997-08-11

2000-05-02

Williams, Howard L.

Coded data generation or conversion

Analog to or from digital conversion

Analog to digital conversion

H03M 100

Patent

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060577959

ABSTRACT:
An A/D conversion system comprises an A/D converter, a mode selection section for periodically selecting a conversion mode and a standby mode, and a control section for controlling the A/D converter based on the respective modes. The control section breaks the current path for the A/D converter during a standby mode. The duration of the standby mode can be specified from outside the system for power saving.

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English translation of Japanese Office Action dated Apr. 6, 1999.

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