A cascaded CT ΣΔ modulator with NTF zero and simple mismatch tuning method using interstage feedback

Author

Sanchez-Renedo, Manuel ; Paton, Susana

Author_Institution

Carlos III Univ., Leganes

fYear

2007

fDate

2-5 July 2007

Firstpage

77

Lastpage

80

Abstract

A cascaded continuous-time SigmaDelta modulator with programmable NTF zero and simple mismatch correction method is proposed. By using interstage feedback the loop filter resonator is not needed to introduce an NTF zero. As a result of the absence of resonators very simple mismatch tuning methods can be applied because the interstage feedback does not have influence in the mismatch properties. Moreover the loop filter stability is improved when the resonator is removed. Analytical expressions to calculate the interstage feedback gain are proposed to place the NTF zero in the desired location in the continuous-time case. To validate the proposed method several Monte Carlo analyses have been carried out showing an improvement in the mean SNR value of 10dB.

Keywords

Monte Carlo methods; circuit noise; circuit tuning; continuous time systems; sigma-delta modulation; Monte Carlo analysis; NTF zero; cascaded continuous-time SigmaDelta modulator; interstage feedback gain; loop filter resonator; loop filter stability; mismatch correction method; mismatch tuning method; Bandwidth; Digital filters; Feedback loop; Modulation coding; Quantization; Resonator filters; Signal resolution; Signal to noise ratio; Stability; Topology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Research in Microelectronics and Electronics Conference, 2007. PRIME 2007. Ph.D.

Conference_Location

Bordeaux

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1000-2

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-1001-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RME.2007.4401815

Filename

4401815