An Improved ADC-Error-Correction Scheme Based on a Bayesian Approach (original) (raw)

A bayesian filtering - Approach for calibrating a look-up table used for ADC error correction

2005

The paper presents a new method for the correction of non-linearity errors in ADCs. The method has been designed to allow self calibration in systems where an internal signal can be generated, such as base stations for mobile communications. The method has been implemented and tested in simulation on the behavioral model of a commercial ADCs, and on a hardware setup composed by a data acquisition board and a distorting circuit.

Bayesian Calibration of a Lookup Table for ADC Error Correction

IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2000

This paper presents a new method for the correction of nonlinearity errors in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). The method has been designed to allow a self-calibration in systems where an internal signal can be generated, such as base stations for mobile communications. The method has been implemented and tested in simulation on the behavioral model of commercial ADCs and on a

A Software Level Calibration Based on Bayesian Regression for a Successive Stochastic Approximation Analog-to-Digital Converter System

IEEE transactions on cybernetics, 2019

Recently, a novel low-power high-precision analog-to-digital converter (ADC) called the successive stochastic approximation ADC has been proposed which has two kinds of outputs from different modes, and which requires a software-level error correction method of combining them into a high-precision total output. From the practical viewpoint, we propose an error correction method based on the Bayesian regression with an incremental learning, in which additional data are successively selected according to the uncertainty of the corresponding predictive total output, and the uncertainty is approximately estimated by evaluating the upper bound of the standard deviations of the Bayesian predictive distributions of the outputs in each block of a partition of the all data set. Through numerical experiments, we verify the performance of the proposed method.

Volterra filtering for integrating ADC error correction, based on an a priori error model

IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2002

Dynamic nonlinear effects contribute significantly to analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) distortion. Volterra filtering can present an effective method for modeling and compensation of these phenomena. Considering an a priori error model of ADC allows finding an efficient inverse Volterra model for error correction. Method effectiveness is demonstrated by experimental measurements.

Reduction of systematic ADC errors by oversampling

Oversampling, successive noise shaping, and final low-pass filtering is a well-known approach to enhance dynamic range of analog-to-digital converters. However, the potential of this approach can be limited by systematic errors overriding the quantization error. The paper deals with the reduction of this limitation: an interpolating algorithm, based on a moving-average FIR filter with Bayesian coefficients is proposed, and its configuration inside some correction schemes are presented. Effectiveness, drawbacks, and the corresponding evaluation results of these schemes are discussed.

A State of the Art on ADC Error Compensation Methods

IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2005

Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are critical components of signal-processing systems. ADC errors can compromise the overall accuracy and the effectiveness of the whole system. This leads researchers to direct increasing attention to error correction topics. In this paper, some ADC error compensation methods are briefly introduced according to a classification criterion based on the main research trends.

Dynamic Error Correction of Integrating Analog-to-Digital Converters Using Volterra Filtration

In analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), dynamic and memory nonlinear effects can contribute simultaneously to the distortion of the digitised signal. These effects can be modelled and compensated effectively via Volterra filters. The paper deals with a Volterra filter for ADC error correction based on an inverse model. An easy-to-implement correction technique, based on a efficient mathematical model of Volterra filter designed to reduce burden in model definition, in filter identification, and in experimental calibration is proposed. Preliminary simulation and experimental results for integrating ADCs highlight the effectiveness of the proposed modelling and correction approach.

Achievable ADC Performance by Postcorrection Utilizing Dynamic Modeling of the Integral Nonlinearity

EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2008

There is a need for a universal dynamic model of analog-to-digital converters (ADC's) aimed for postcorrection. However, it is complicated to fully describe the properties of an ADC by a single model. An alternative is to split up the ADC model in different components, where each component has unique properties. In this paper, a model based on three components is used, and a performance analysis for each component is presented. Each component can be postcorrected individually and by the method that best suits the application. The purpose of postcorrection of an ADC is to improve the performance. Hence, for each component, expressions for the potential improvement have been developed. The measures of performance are total harmonic distortion (THD) and signal to noise and distortion (SINAD), and to some extent spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR).

Accurate Prediction of Analog-to-Digital Converter Performance After Post-Correction

2006

Analog-to-digital converter additive postcorrection using look-up-tables is considered. An accurate expression is provided that predicts the ADC performance after correction. The expression depends on differential nonlinearity, random noise variance, and the numerical precision of the correction terms. The theory shows good agreement when compared with simulations and experimental converter data.