English

Every spring semester

The goal of this course is to give the student a deep understanding of both theoretical and practical issues in the design of A/D and D/A converters, which are fundamental and ubiquitous functions at the interface between analog and digital circuits. In particular, we will focus on converters designed around Delta-Sigma modulators.

Basic A/D- and D/A converters; basic Delta-Sigma A/D- and D/A converters; first-order and second-order Delta-Sigma modulators; higher-order Delta-Sigma modulators; continuous-time modulators; decimation filters; design of Delta-Sigma converters on silicon; test and measurements of A/D- and D/A converters; state-of-the-art in the design and performance of CMOS Delta-Sigma converters.

•be able to describe the fundamental theory behind Delta-Sigma AD/DA converters
•be able to describe the most important definitions and specifications in the design of Delta-Sigma AD/DA converters
•be able to describe the various implementations of Delta-Sigma modulators, with main advantages and disadvantages
•be able to describe the critical components and sub-blocks in Delta-Sigma modulators and their implementation in CMOS processes, as well as the limiting factor for modulators performance

•be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the course to design a Delta-Sigma A/D or D/A converter suitable for a practical application
•together with a fellow student, be able to simulate and layout the Delta-Sigma converter

be able to orally communicate the results obtained from the laboratory work
be able to contribute sufficient fundamental concepts and knowledge so that a competent person in this area can document the idea, the problem and the solutions

Lectures

Laboratory exercises

Exercises

Written report

Attending at least 10 lectures, finishing all 4 lab works, and delivering qualified lab reports qualifies for a pass

Failed, pass

ETIN55 Integrated A/D and D/A Converters

F, M.: Data Converters.
F, M.: Data Converters. ISBN 9780387324852.
Schreier R, T.: Understanding Delta-Sigma Data Converters. ISBN 0471465852.

ETIN60F

 -08-12

FN1/Anders Gustafsson