High speed data converters represent one of the most challenging,
important and exciting analog and mixed-signal systems. They are
ubiquitous in our modern and highly connected world. Understanding and
designing this class of converters require proficiency in analog circuit
design, digital design, and signal processing. This book covers high
speed data converters from the perspective of a leading high speed ADC
designer and architect, and with a strong emphasis on high speed Nyquist
A/D converters.
Topics covered include an introduction to high-speed data conversion;
performance metrics; data converter architectures; sampling;
comparators; amplifiers; pipelined A/D converters; time-interleaved
converters; digitally assisted converters; evolution and trends.
The book is intended for engineers and students who design, evaluate or
use high speed data converters. A basic foundation in circuits, devices
and signal processing is required. The book is meant to bridge the gap
between analysis and design, theory and practice, circuits and systems.
It covers basic analog circuits and digital signal processing
algorithms. There is a healthy dose of theoretical analysis in this
book, combined with the practical issues and intuitive perspectives.