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=SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR, ADC USED TO READ INFORMATION OF RESISTIVE MEMORY USING THE SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR, AND DEEP LEARNING NEURAL NETWORK COMPUTING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ADC=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:sk hynix inc.|sk hynix inc.]]


[[Category:sk hynix inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Seung Tak Ryu of Daejeon (KR)|Seung Tak Ryu of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Seung Tak Ryu of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Chang Yeop Lee of Daejeon (KR)|Chang Yeop Lee of Daejeon (KR)]][[Category:Chang Yeop Lee of Daejeon (KR)]]

[[:Category:Jun Ho Cheon of Icheon-si (KR)|Jun Ho Cheon of Icheon-si (KR)]][[Category:Jun Ho Cheon of Icheon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Woo Yeong Cho of Icheon-si (KR)|Woo Yeong Cho of Icheon-si (KR)]][[Category:Woo Yeong Cho of Icheon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:GEON Ko of Icheon-si (KR)|GEON Ko of Icheon-si (KR)]][[Category:GEON Ko of Icheon-si (KR)]]

==SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR, ADC USED TO READ INFORMATION OF RESISTIVE MEMORY USING THE SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR, AND DEEP LEARNING NEURAL NETWORK COMPUTING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ADC - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340023 titled 'SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR, ADC USED TO READ INFORMATION OF RESISTIVE MEMORY USING THE SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR, AND DEEP LEARNING NEURAL NETWORK COMPUTING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ADC

The abstract describes a sigma-delta modulator that converts a current signal into digital data, an ADC utilizing the modulator, and a neural network computing system using the ADC. The modulator includes a delta circuit, integration circuit, and quantization circuit to minimize noise generation and increase signal processing speed.

* Delta circuit generates a differential current between an analog current signal and a first current determined by a digital modulation signal.
* Integration circuit integrates the differential current to generate an integration current.
* Quantization circuit generates the digital modulation signal corresponding to the integration current.
* No capacitor is used, minimizing noise generation, and allowing the signal processing speed to be determined by one element.

Potential Applications:
- Digital signal processing systems
- Neural network computing systems
- High-speed data conversion applications

Problems Solved:
- Minimization of noise in signal conversion
- Increase in signal processing speed

Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in digital data conversion
- Enhanced speed in signal processing
- Reduction in noise interference

Commercial Applications:
- High-speed data acquisition systems
- Communication systems
- Medical imaging devices

Questions about Sigma-Delta Modulator:
1. How does the sigma-delta modulator improve signal processing speed?
   The sigma-delta modulator allows the signal processing speed to be determined by one element, enhancing the overall speed of data conversion.
2. What are the potential applications of a sigma-delta modulator in neural network computing systems?
   A sigma-delta modulator can be utilized in neural network computing systems to convert analog signals into digital data for processing, improving the efficiency of the system.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

disclosed are a sigma-delta modulator that directly converts a current signal into digital data, an adc utilizing the sigma-delta modulator, and a neural network computing system utilizing the adc. the sigma-delta modulator includes: a delta circuit to generate a differential current between an analog current signal output from a resistive memory and a first current included in the analog current signal, the first current having an amount of current determined by a digital modulation signal; an integration circuit to generate an integration current by integrating the differential current; and a quantization circuit to generate the digital modulation signal corresponding to the integration current. the sigma-delta modulator can minimize the generation of noise by using no capacitor that performs a function by a switch, and can increase a signal processing speed for conversion by allowing the signal processing speed to be determined by a signal processing speed of one element.



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