GaAs Sigma-Delta Modulator Modeling for Analog to Digital Converters (ADCS)

Abstract

In this project, a sigma-delta modulator has been designed. The circuit was designed and simulated using model parameters corresponding to the Vitesse 1.2 micron GaAs MESFET technology. The clock rate of the circuit is 512- Mhz and preliminary results show that it can be used for a 9-10 bit A/D converter accepting a 4-Mhz input signal. This bandwidth could be used for video signals such as television.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA263419

Entities

People

  • Eric Mahurin
  • Ray Siford

Organizations

  • Wright State University

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  • Advanced Electronics

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