发明名称 |
Comparator-offset compensating converter |
摘要 |
An integrated circuit for converting an analog signal to a digital signal includes a resistor string comprised of a plurality of serially coupled resistors coupled between a high voltage reference and a low voltage reference. Intermediate taps are defined at the junctions of the resistors in the resistor string. At least one comparator has first and second inputs and an output. The first input of the comparator is capable of being selectively coupled to preselected ones of the intermediate taps. The second input is capable of being switched between an unknown analog input in conversion mode and a predetermined tap that provides a nominal voltage at the second input in calibration mode. A selection circuit for sequencing through the preselected ones of the intermediate taps selects one of the preselected ones of the intermediate taps as a selected tap for compensating for the offset of the at least one comparator. The selection circuit stores the selected tap for subsequent use during operation of the circuit.
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申请公布号 |
US5696508(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1997.12.09 |
申请号 |
US19950393741 |
申请日期 |
1995.02.24 |
申请人 |
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
发明人 |
GROSS, JR., GEORGE FRANCIS;VISWANATHAN, THAYAMKULANGARA RAMASWAMY |
分类号 |
H03K5/08;H03M1/10;H03M1/36;(IPC1-7):H03M1/06 |
主分类号 |
H03K5/08 |
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