Title :
Modulation-doped FET DCML comparator
Author :
Berenz, J. ; Nakano, Kaoru ; Sato, Takao ; Fawcett, K.
Author_Institution :
TRW Electronic Systems Group, Redondo Beach, USA
Abstract :
A differential current mode logic (DCML) comparator has been inplemented with modulation-doped FET technology. The dynamic input/output hysteresis is low enough to realise a flash quantiser with up to 5-bit accuracy.
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; comparators (circuits); field effect integrated circuits; integrated logic circuits; 5-bit accuracy; A/D convertor; ADC; DCML comparator; differential current mode logic; dynamic input/output hysteresis; flash quantiser; modulation-doped FET technology; monolithic IC;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850173