A binary-to-thermometer decoder with built-in redundancy for improved DAC Yield

G.I. Radulov; P.J. Quinn; P.C.W. Beek, van; J.A. Hegt; A.H.M. Roermund, van

A binary-to-thermometer decoder with built-in redundancy for improved DAC Yield

G.I. Radulov
, P.J. Quinn
, P.C.W. Beek, van
, J.A. Hegt
, A.H.M. Roermund, van

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This paper describes a new architecture for binary-to-thermometer decoders used in segmented D/A converters. To improve basic converter characteristics, the architecture features redundant output thermometer code. The main concept offers two modes of operation. Each mode generates a different thermometer output, i.e. a different switching sequence for the DAC MSB thermometer analog elements. This results in two different transfer characteristics of the whole DAC for the same mismatch errors of its elements. After on-chip or off-chip measurements, the more linear transfer characteristic can be selected. In this way, chip yield is improved and the design requirements can be relaxed. Ultimately, the advantages introduced by the proposed decoder will lead to cheaper and smaller D/A Converters.

Originele taal-2	Engels
Titel	Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2006) 21 - 24 May 2006, Island of Kos, Greece
Plaats van productie	Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
Uitgeverij	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISBN van geprinte versie	0-7803-9389-9
Status	Gepubliceerd - 2006
Evenement	2006 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2006) - Kos International Convention Centre (KICC), Island of Kos, Griekenland Duur: 21 mei 2006 → 24 mei 2006

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Congres	2006 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2006)
Verkorte titel	ISCAS 2006
Land/Regio	Griekenland
Stad	Island of Kos
Periode	21/05/06 → 24/05/06
Ander	IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2006

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Radulov, GI, Quinn, PJ, Beek, van, PCW, Hegt, JA & Roermund, van, AHM 2006, A binary-to-thermometer decoder with built-in redundancy for improved DAC Yield. in Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2006) 21 - 24 May 2006, Island of Kos, Greece. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA, 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2006), Island of Kos, Griekenland, 21/05/06.

A binary-to-thermometer decoder with built-in redundancy for improved DAC Yield. / Radulov, G.I.; Quinn, P.J.; Beek, van, P.C.W. et al.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2006) 21 - 24 May 2006, Island of Kos, Greece. Piscataway, New Jersey, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2006.

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