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ADC Oversampling

A previous design had a 14 bit ADC that was sampled at a rate of 1 MHz. You would like to replace it with a 12 bit ADC, but maintain the same signal to noise ratio by oversampling. What does the ...
EDN

Increase Dynamic Range With SAR ADCs Using Oversampling, Part 1

In my previous blog, Which Is Better: SAR or Delta-Sigma ADCs?, I gave an overview of the delta-sigma and SAR (successive approximation register) ADCs. I discussed the technique of oversampling as it ...
Electronic Design

CTSD Precision ADCs (Part 2): CTSD Architecture Explained

Step-by-step approach to building a CTSD modulator loop. Introducing the analog accumulator. A closer look at oversampling and noise shaping. The clock sensitivity of CTSD ADCs. 1. A closed-loop op ...
Nature

Incremental Analog-to-Digital Converters and Delta-Sigma Modulators

Incremental analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and delta-sigma modulators represent two advanced architectures that have been pivotal in high-precision signal processing. Incremental ADCs convert ...
Electronic Design

What’s the Difference Between an Integrated ADC and a Standalone ADC?

The tradeoff between integrated and standalone ADCs regarding performance, specification, complexity, robustness, and cost. How to evaluate which analog technology to use to meet your application ...