High Performance Data Converter for Video Application

Abstract

This dissertation demonstrates the design of a standard CMOS high performance Analog–to–Digital Converter (ADC). It begins with an introduction to Analog to Digital Conversion. Basic definitions for performance metrics, different types of ADC’s is discussed briefly & choosing the proper topology which is Pipelined ADC. Next, it presents in more details the operation of Pipelined ADC, building blocks & main sources of errors. An automated system level design procedure is explained, and the circuit design of a prototype ADC with commercial specs in standard CMOS technology is presented. All blocks of the system are analyzed, designed, and simulated, then post layout simulated. Finally, experimental results for a commercial ADC previously designed using the same method is presented.