Single chip successive approximation analog-to-digital converter with trimmable and controllable digital-to-analog converter

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PATENT NO 4851838
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07134758

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A single chip monolithic integrated successive approximation analog-to-digital converter includes a test mode terminal for receiving shift register test mode control signals and successive approximation mode control signals. Digital test data signals are applied to a test data terminal. A trimmable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is connected to receive digital signals and converts these signals to analog signals of corresponding values. A successive approximation and shift register is coupled to the test mode terminal and the test data terminal. During post-fabrication processing, the successive approximation and shift register operates in a shift register test mode in response to the test mode control signals. Test signals of a known value are serially received and applied in parallel to the DAC. The DAC can then be trimmed to required specifications. The successive approximation and shift register operates in a successive approximation mode in response to successive approximation mode control signals.

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VTC INC A CORP OF MNNot Provided

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Shier, John S Apple Valley, MN 9 221

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