Title :
The performance test of a piecewise-linear A/D converter
Author :
Bucci, Giovanni ; Faccio, Marco ; Landi, Carmine
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ingegneria Elettrica, l´´Aquila Univ., Italy
Abstract :
In this paper test procedures to characterize the behaviour of a piecewise linear analog-to-digital converter (PLADC) are investigated. The PLADC is a new special converter, where the transfer characteristic is a programmable piece-wise linear line, suitable for smart sensor applications. New tests have been developed, because the converter nonlinear characteristic precludes the straight application of standard techniques
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; integrated circuit testing; intelligent sensors; piecewise-linear techniques; PLADC; converter nonlinear characteristic; piecewise-linear A/D converter; smart sensor applications; test procedures; transfer characteristic; Analog-digital conversion; Circuit testing; Costs; Intelligent sensors; Piecewise linear techniques; Prototypes; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Signal processing; Silicon devices; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 1998. IMTC/98. Conference Proceedings. IEEE
Conference_Location :
St. Paul, MN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4797-8
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.1998.676919
