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Overload protection for look-ahead delta sigma modulators

  • US 20060012500A1
  • Filed: 03/25/2005
  • Published: 01/19/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of anticipating quantizer overload of a look-ahead delta sigma modulator, the method comprising:

  • determining a likelihood of quantizer overload of the look-ahead delta sigma modulator from a closed loop response of the look-ahead delta-sigma modulator to a closed loop feedback signal, wherein the look-ahead delta-sigma modulator includes a gain stage substitute for a quantizer.

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