Time-interleaved analog to digital converter based on control of counter
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Digital readout method and apparatus
US8933832B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8933832-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213445433-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Publication date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
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Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a two-dimensional array of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs); and transfer circuitry operably coupled to the two-dimensional array of ADCs and configured to transfer digital data provided by a first ADC within the two-dimensional array of ADCs to a second ADC within the two-dimensional array of ADCs, wherein the second ADC in the two-dimensional array of ADCs comprises: a counter to store at least one of the digital data transfe…
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- What does patent US8933832B2 cover?
- Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
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- Kelly Michael, Mooney Daniel, Colonero Curtis, and 3 more
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- Primary CPC classification H03M1/145. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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