18466539. SUCCESSIVE COMPARISON TYPE A/D CONVERTER simplified abstract (ROHM CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 SUCCESSIVE COMPARISON TYPE A/D CONVERTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SUCCESSIVE COMPARISON TYPE A/D CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SUCCESSIVE COMPARISON TYPE A/D CONVERTER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Koichi Saito of Kyoto-shi (JP)
SUCCESSIVE COMPARISON TYPE A/D CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18466539 titled 'SUCCESSIVE COMPARISON TYPE A/D CONVERTER
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a successive comparison type A/D converter, which includes a D/A converter, a comparator, and a control circuit. The D/A converter consists of a capacitive D/A conversion circuit, an isolation capacitor, and a current source.
- Capacitive D/A conversion circuit with output line and multiple capacitors
- Isolation capacitor connected to the output line
- Current source providing current signal to the output line through the isolation capacitor
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be used in various applications such as:
- Data acquisition systems
- Instrumentation
- Communication systems
Problems Solved
This technology helps in solving the following problems:
- Accurate analog to digital conversion
- Minimizing noise and interference in the conversion process
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- High precision in analog to digital conversion
- Improved signal quality
- Reduced power consumption
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Medical devices
- Industrial automation
- Telecommunications equipment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of traditional successive approximation A/D converters in similar applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to other types of A/D converters in terms of speed and accuracy?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with other types of A/D converters in terms of speed and accuracy.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology in practical implementation?
The article does not discuss any potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology in practical applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure provides a successive comparison type A/D converter. The successive comparison type A/D converter includes a D/A converter, configured to generate an analog output voltage according to a digital input; a comparator, configured to compare a voltage according to an analog input signal with an output voltage of the D/A converter; and a control circuit, configured to input the digital input to the D/A converter. The D/A converter includes: a capacitive D/A conversion circuit, including an output line connected to the comparator and a plurality of capacitors respectively connected to the output line; an isolation capacitor, connected to the output line; and a current source. The current source is configured to output a current signal to the output line through the isolation capacitor in synchronization with an input of the digital input to the D/A converter by the control circuit.
