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Theory of AD and DA Signal Conversion
FEKT-MPA-TVPAcad. year: 2021/2022
Structure of a chain of blocks for analogue signal processing a nd reconstruction of digitized signal, applied codes. Programmable amplifiers, analogue multiplexers, input filters. SH and TH circuits. Parameters and types of DACs, chip structures, application notes. Parameters and types of ADCs, chip structures, application notes. Self calibration, testability. Vf and fV converters, Df converters, digital measurement of time intervals, phase, frequency. Design using ADCs and DACs.
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
- define the basic blocks signal processing chain of ADC and DAC,
- define and explain the basic parameters of AD and DA converters,
- describe the static transfer characteristic of AD and DA converters and mark some static parameters in it,
- describe the basic blocks of AD and DA converters (S/H, T/H stages, filters, reference, etc.), as well as design of those stages,
- describe and explain the function of the various structures of AD and DA converters, as well as on the basis of given parameters to select and design the most appropriate structure for the application.
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- a maximum of 60 points for the final exam, which consists of a written part (45 points) and oral exam (15 points).
Course curriculum
1. Basic information about ADC and DAC
2. Signal preprocessing
3. Filters
4. Sampling circuits
5. Reference sources
6. DAC
7. ADC
8. Sigma-delta converters
9. Another types of converters
10. Testing
11. New trends
Excercises
1. Filters, sampling, aliasing
2. DAC with PWM
3. DAC with resistor network R-2R
4,5. Sigma delta ADC
6. Properties of ADC and DAC
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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
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Basic literature
Holberg, D., R., Allen, P., E.: CMOS Analog Circuit Design, 3rd edition, 2013, ISBN: 978-0198097389 (EN)
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