Performance verification of a 12-Bit, 25Msps, successive approximation register analogue-to-digital converter on 65nm CMOS

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Abstract

This paper presents a system constructed to verify the performance of a 12-Bit, 25Msps SAR ADC fabricated on 65nm CMOS. The measurement methods and results are also presented. The system is based around a modular PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) platform with software control developed in the labview™ graphical programming environment. The precision capabilities and flexible configuration of the platform enables automated and reliable measurements of both static and dynamic ADC parameters and ensures that the errors measured are those of the ADC and not those of the measurement system. Measured ADC performance is in line with expectations under limited conditions. In addition to verifying static and dynamic ADC performance, the measurement system proved effective in evaluating the on-chip digital background calibration algorithm. With the addition of an FPGA module, the system has the potential to be further developed into an ADC calibration algorithm development and verification platform.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 26th Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467369749
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jul 2015
Event26th Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2015 - Carlow, Ireland
Duration: 24 Jun 201525 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name2015 26th Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2015

Conference

Conference26th Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2015
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityCarlow
Period24/06/1525/06/15

Keywords

  • Labview
  • Performance verification
  • PXI
  • SAR ADC

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