Articles & Proceedings «Previous Next»

Full-Feedforward K-Delta-1-Sigma Modulator

Kaijun Li, Boise State University
Vishal Saxena, Boise State University
Geng Zheng, Boise State University
R. Jacob Baker, Boise State University

Article comments

4th Annual Austin Conference on Integrated Circuits & Systems, Oct. 26-27, 2009.

Abstract

This paper discusses the design of a second-order full-feedforward K-Delta-1-Sigma (KD1S) modulator with a fast feedback loop around the quantizer. The proposed second-order KD1S modulator employs inherent interleaving with shared op-amp and K-quantizing paths that has the potential to achieve significantly higher conversion bandwidths than traditional delta-sigma ADCs. A second-order full-feedforward ADC using an 8-path KD1S modulator and ideal components achieves an SNR of 70 dB (or 12-bit resolution) for a conversion bandwidth of 6.25 MHz with 800 MHz effective sampling rate. For the same bandwidth, the proposed second-order KD1S modulator is simulated in 130 nm CMOS achieving 58 dB SNR (or 10-bit resolution).

Suggested Citation

Kaijun Li, Vishal Saxena, Geng Zheng, and R. Jacob Baker. "Full-Feedforward K-Delta-1-Sigma Modulator" 4th Annual Austin Conference on Integrated Circuits & Systems (2009).
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vishal_saxena/8



This document is currently not available here.

Share