Customized Data Converters

摘要

A method is provided for supplying a customized data converter fabricated from a universal function die. The method initially fabricates a plurality of universal data converter dice. Each universal data converter die is capable of performing a first plurality of data conversion algorithms. After the dice are made, each universal data converter die is tested to verify the performance of the first plurality of data conversion algorithms. Subsequently, a request is received for a customized data converter capable of performing a first data conversion function, which is selected from among the first plurality of data conversion algorithms. The method then fabricates a customized data converter capable of performing the first data conversion function, using a tested universal data converter die. The unselected data converter functions are disabled (not enabled). A configuration interface may be used to enable the requested data conversion function.

主权项

1. A method for supplying customized data converters, the method comprising:
fabricating a universal data converter having a first plurality of pre-assembled data conversion circuits selectively enabled in response to a corresponding first plurality of codewords, where the data converter circuits are selected from a group consisting of analog-to-digital (A-to-D), digital-to-analog (D-to-A), and both A-to-D and D-to-A; supplying a first codeword; and, in response to the first codeword, enabling a corresponding first data converter circuit from among the plurality of data converter circuits.