Title :
The noise power ratio-theory and ADC testing
Author :
Irons, F.H. ; Riley, K.J. ; Hummels, D.M.
Author_Institution :
Maine Univ., Orono, ME, USA
Abstract :
This paper develops theory behind the noise power ratio (NPR) testing of ADCs. A mid-riser formulation is used for mathematical simplicity. Simulated results, using DAC generated signals, suggests that the uniformly distributed signal is easier to implement and is more sensitive to amplitude dependent distortions
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; circuit noise; circuit testing; integrated circuit noise; integrated circuit testing; A/D convertors; ADC testing; NPR testing; amplitude dependent distortions; noise power ratio; uniformly distributed signal; Equations; Frequency; Performance evaluation; Sampling methods; Signal analysis; Signal generators; Signal to noise ratio; Testing; Transfer functions; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 1999. IMTC/99. Proceedings of the 16th IEEE
Conference_Location :
Venice
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5276-9
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.1999.776078
