THE DATA CONVERSION HANDBOOK

This complete update of a classic handbook originally created by Analog Devices and never previously published offers the most complete and up-to-date reference available on data conversion, from the world authority on the subject. It describes in depth the theory behind and the practical design of data conversion circuits. It describes the different architectures used in A/D and D/A converters - including many advances that have been made in this technology in recent years - and provides guidelines on which types are best suited for particular applications. It covers error characterization and testing specifications, essential design information that is difficult to find elsewhere. The book also contains a wealth of practical application circuits for interfacing and supporting A/D and D/A converters within an electronic system. In short, everything an electronics engineer needs to know about data converters can be found in this volume, making it an indispensable reference with broad appeal. The accompanying CD-ROM provides software tools for testing and analyzing data converters as well as a searchable pdf version of the text.

1. Fundamentals of Sampled Data Systems
Coding and Quantizing
DAC/ADC Ideal Static Transfer Functions
Sampling Theory
Data Converter AC errors and specifications

2. DAC Architectures and Origins
Kelvin Divider
String DACs
R/2R DACs
Segmented DACs
Capacitor DACs
Multiplying DACs
Interpolating DACs
Deglitching DAC outputs
PWM DACs
Sigma-Delta DACs
Video DACs with lookup tables
Digital potentiometers
MicroDACs
LogDACs

3. ADC Architectures and origins
Low speed
High speed
Sigma-Delta

4. Data Converter Process Technology

5. Testing Data Converters

6. Interfacing to ADCs and DACs

7. Data Conversion Support Circuits
Sample-and-hold circuits
Voltage references
Analog switches and multiplexers

8. Applications
Precision measurement and sensor conditioning
Data acquisition subsystems
Multichannel systems and multiplexing
Data distribution systems using multiple DACs
Digital pot applications
Display electronics
Audio
Video
Software radio and IF sampling
Higher levels of integration
DDS

9. Hardware Design Techniques for Mixed-Signal Systems
Passive components
Printed circuit board design issues
Layout
"Smart" Partitioning
Grounding mixed signal devices
Digital isolation techniques
Filtering switching supply outputs
Data converter overvoltage protection
Thermal considerations
EMI/RFI considerations
Logic considerations
Simulation and IBIS models
Prototyping
Evaluation Boards
Appendix
Index