10.3. Advanced Components and Techniques

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC)?

   Hint

   It’s crucial for measuring time in various applications.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of Oversampling in ADCs?

   Hint

   Think about sampling rates and how they impact signal clarity.

3. 3.

   What does Oversampling help achieve in ADCs?

   • Decrease power consumption
   • Reduce quantization noise
   • Increase circuit size

   Hint

   Think about how sampling frequency relates to noise.

4. 4.

   True or False: Chopper Stabilization increases low-frequency noise.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember its role in amplifiers and sensors.

5. 5.

   Design a mixed-signal system utilizing TDCs and BIST for a portable ultrasonic distance measurement device. Describe the expected performance improvements.

   Hint

   Consider how these techniques work together for low-power functionality.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the efficiency trade-offs when choosing Switched-Capacitor circuits versus traditional analog filters for a given application.

   Hint

   Weigh size advantages against potential performance compromises.