Data converter IPs bolster presence in SoC designs
Data converter IP suppliers are cobbling strategic relationships with SoC designers while qualifying their offerings for foundry processes.
How to successfully calibrate an open-loop DAC signal chain
This article outlined some of the main causes of error in a DAC signal chain, and two methods of calibration…
How to assist ADCs with external analog drivers
Three situations call for assisting A/D converters with external analog drivers: small signals, noisy signals, and faster signals.
TI ADC pushes data-acquisition performance higher
TI's latest 24-bit wideband ADCs deliver industry-leading signal-measurement precision at wider bandwidths than competing devices.
Why it’s worth paying some attention to ground for ADCs
A lack of attention to ground is a common problem in the analog world, so understanding principles about ground leads…
Three ways of looking at a sigma-delta ADC device
The article presents three major design considerations for a ΣΔ analog-to-digital converter (ADC): basics, structure, and accuracy.
DAC: Non-linearity, non-monotonicity and midpoint glitches
Here is a sneak peek of DAC anomalies that system designers should be aware of and what can be done…
Understanding the benefits of pre-charge buffers in ADCs
Here is how pre-charge buffers benefit both analog input path and reference input path in high-performance analog-to-digital converters.
A maker’s guide to selecting an A/D converter
When selecting an A/D converter, parametric tables can help, but for makers, understanding job is more important than sifting through…
Boosting ADC speed and power by optimizing capacitance
Here is a sneak peek at the university research projects aimed at capturing speed and power in analog-to-digital converters.