Abstract: Sigma-delta modulators and a method of modulating are disclosed in which a first sigma-delta modulator having a first quantizer is provided, and a second quantizer is also provided. At least a first node of the first sigma-delta modulator upstream of the first quantizer and a second node of the first sigma-delta modulator upstream of the first quantizer to the second quantizer are coupled together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 22, 2006
Date of Patent:
December 2, 2008
Assignee:
Infineon Technologies AG
Inventors:
Antonio Di Giandomenico, Luis Hernandez, Susana Paton, David San Segundo Bello, Manuel Sanchez-Renedo, Andreas Wiesbauer