CN101615908B - Analog/digital converter - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides an analog/digital converter including several stages. A plurality of stages each converts an input analog signal into a digital value of a predetermined number of bits; the amplifier element being a first subtracting amplifier circuit which samples and holds the analog signal input to the stage, subtracts a signal derived by conversion from the digital value, obtained by analog-to-digital conversion in the stage, into an analog signal, from said analog signal thus held, and amplifies a result of subtraction; and at least one other of said plurality of stages is a stage amplifying the analog signal input to the stage by a plurality of amplifier elements, one of said plurality of amplifier elements being a sample and hold circuit which samples and holds the analog signal input to the stage, or an amplifier circuit which samples the analog signal input to the stage and amplifies the sampled signal by a predetermined gain; and each of the others of said plurality of amplifier elements being a second subtracting amplifier circuit which subtracts a signal derived by conversion from the digital value, obtained by analog-to-digital conversion in the stage, into an analog signal, from an output analog signal from said sample and hold circuit or said amplifier circuit, and which amplifies a result of subtraction.

Description

Analog to digital converter

The present invention is that application number is 200810006459.3 (the applying date: the dividing an application of application of the same name on February 1st, 2005).

Technical field

The present invention relates to analog to digital converter, particularly the analog to digital converter of pipeline-type and circular form.

Background technology

In recent years, in the portable set of mobile phone etc., possess various additional functions such as image photography function, image regeneration function, dynamic image camera function and dynamic image regeneration function gradually.Meanwhile, more and more higher to the requirement of the miniaturization of analog to digital converter (hereinafter referred to as " AD converter ") and energy-conservationization.As the kind of this AD converter, well-known, the circulation A D transducer (for example, with reference to patent documentation 1) that constitutes circular form is arranged.In patent documentation 1, the AD converter of 2 levels formations of the conversion portion that comprises circular form is disclosed.In patent documentation 1, the AD converter of the pipeline-type that 2 levels of the conversion portion that comprises circular form constitute is disclosed.

On the 1st grade of the AD converter of in the 1st figure of above-mentioned patent documentation 1, representing, be provided with and the sampling hold circuit S/H1 arranged side by side of system that constitutes by parallel type A/D converter AD1 and D/A converter DA1.With the analog input signal of this circuit by this sampling hold circuit S/H1 keep regulation during.

But, owing in the inscape of sampling hold circuit, comprise operational amplifier, so the trend that when low-voltage, exists the output voltage range of sampling hold circuit to narrow down.It is big that the deterioration in characteristics of the distortion that the output voltage range of sampling hold circuit of resulting from when low-voltage narrows down etc. becomes, and has the problem that worsens the AD converter overall permanence.Corresponding therewith, if remove sampling hold circuit, exist difference to make the applied signal voltage value of A/D convertor circuit and shorten the problem that shortens during the amplification of amplifying circuit between the comparable period between the reference voltage value so owing to this sequential.If shorten during the amplification of amplifying circuit, there is the problem that to guarantee settling time (settling time) so.

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Summary of the invention

The present invention makes in view of above-mentioned situation just, and its purpose is, in the analog to digital converter that comprises time sharing shared AD conversion portion, corresponding other the variation of action sequence of composed component also can fully be guaranteed to be used between the comparable period of AD conversion process.

Another purpose of the present invention is that the characteristic when making low-voltage in the AD converter of pipeline-type and circular form improves.

The solution of the present invention, a kind of analog to digital converter, this analog to digital converter has: A/D convertor circuit, its analog signal conversion with input is the digital value of regulation figure place; And input-switching circuit, it is in the voltage comparing element that constitutes A/D convertor circuit, switch the magnitude of voltage of analog signal and the reference voltage level and the input of regulation, described input-switching circuit switches the magnitude of voltage and the reference voltage level of analog signal according to the action sequence of other composed component.

And the combination in any of above inscape, or inscape of the present invention or show between method, device, the system etc. the scheme that displacement mutually forms also are effective as the solution of the present invention.

Description of drawings:

Fig. 1 is the partial circuit figure of basic conception that is used to illustrate the AD converter of the present invention's the 1st execution mode.

Fig. 2 is the sequential chart of action example of the AD converter of presentation graphs 1.

Fig. 3 is the sequential chart of comparison example of the AD converter of presentation graphs 1.

Fig. 4 is the pie graph of AD converter among the embodiment of expression the 1st execution mode.

Fig. 5 is the figure of the 1st configuration example of the input-switching circuit of expression the 1st execution mode.

Fig. 6 is the figure of control signal of the 1st configuration example of the input-switching circuit of expression the 1st execution mode.

Fig. 7 is the figure of the 2nd configuration example of the input control circuit in expression the 1st execution mode.

Fig. 8 is the figure of control signal of the 2nd configuration example of the input-switching circuit of expression the 1st execution mode.

Fig. 9 is the sequential chart of action of the AD converter among the embodiment of expression the 1st execution mode.

Figure 10 is the pie graph of AD converter among the 2nd embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 11 is the pie graph of the subtraction amplification circuit of expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 12 is the sequential chart of the action of the subtraction amplification circuit in expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 13 is the sequential chart of the 1st action example of AD converter of the 1st embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 14 is the sequential chart of the 2nd action example of AD converter of the 2nd embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 15 is the figure of formation of AD converter of the 2nd embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 16 is the sequential chart of action example of AD converter of the 2nd embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.

Figure 17 is the figure that 1 of expression the 3rd execution mode goes on foot the basic comprising that amplifies.

Figure 18 is the sequential chart of action example that is illustrated in the 3rd execution mode of the circuit shown in Figure 17.

Figure 19 is the sequential chart of comparison example that is illustrated in the 3rd execution mode of the circuit shown in Figure 17

Figure 20 is the figure that 2 of expression the 3rd execution mode goes on foot the basic comprising that amplifies.

Figure 21 is the sequential chart of action example that is illustrated in the 3rd execution mode of circuit shown in Figure 20.

Figure 22 is the pie graph of AD converter of the 1st embodiment of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Figure 23 is the sequential chart of course of action of AD converter of the 1st embodiment of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Figure 24 is the sequential chart of course of action of comparative example of AD converter of the 1st embodiment of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Figure 25 is the pie graph of the AD converter of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Figure 26 is the sequential chart of course of action of the AD converter among the 2nd embodiment of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Figure 27 is the sequential chart of course of action of the comparative example of the AD converter among the 2nd embodiment of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Figure 28 is the pie graph of AD converter among the 3rd embodiment of expression the 3rd execution mode.

Embodiment

(the 1st execution mode)

The representative scheme of the 1st execution mode at first, below is described.A scheme of the 1st execution mode is a kind of analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter has: A/D convertor circuit, and its analog signal conversion with input is the digital value of regulation figure place; And input-switching circuit, it switches the magnitude of voltage of analog signal and the reference voltage level and the input of regulation in the voltage comparing element that constitutes A/D convertor circuit.This input-switching circuit switches the magnitude of voltage and the reference voltage level of analog signal according to the action sequence of other composed component.

According to this programme, be input to the voltage in the A/D convertor circuit, usually and not according to the order of input voltage value, reference voltage level, also can carry out according to its opposite input order.By according to other the action sequence of composed component for example according to sampling order of input voltage value etc. and use these input orders respectively, can guarantee to constitute between comparable period of voltage comparing element of A/D convertor circuit.Thus, each composed component carries out the action of rule, and it is easy that the generation of clock signal also becomes.

Another program of the 1st execution mode also still is a kind of analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter has: A/D convertor circuit, and its analog signal conversion with input is the digital value of regulation figure place; The DA change-over circuit, its output with A/D convertor circuit is converted to analog signal; Subtraction circuit, it deducts the output analog signal of DA change-over circuit from the input analog signal; Amplifying circuit, its output with subtraction circuit is amplified; And input-switching circuit, it switches the magnitude of voltage of input analog signal and the reference voltage level and the input of regulation in the voltage comparing element that constitutes A/D convertor circuit.Input-switching circuit switches the magnitude of voltage and the reference voltage level of analog signal according to the action sequence of other composed component.

According to this programme, be input to the voltage in the A/D convertor circuit, usually and not according to the order of input voltage value, reference voltage level, also can carry out according to its opposite input order.By action sequence, promptly during the automatic zero set and the order during amplifying etc. and use these input orders respectively, can guarantee to constitute between comparable period of voltage comparing element of A/D convertor circuit according to amplifying circuit.In addition, also can guarantee during the amplification of amplifying circuit.Thus, each composed component can carry out the action of rule, and it is easy that the generation of clock signal also becomes.

Another program of the 1st execution mode also still is a kind of analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter has: A/D convertor circuit, and its analog signal conversion with input is the digital value of regulation figure place; The DA change-over circuit, its output with A/D convertor circuit is converted to analog signal; Subtraction circuit, its analog signal from input deducts the output analog signal of DA change-over circuit; Amplifying circuit, its output with subtraction circuit is amplified; And input-switching circuit, it switches the magnitude of voltage of input analog signal and the reference voltage level and the input of regulation in the voltage comparing element that constitutes A/D convertor circuit; Sample circuit, it is set between input and the subtraction circuit, to the input analog signal sampling; And switch, its will import and subtraction circuit between the path switch to directapath and sampling through in the path any.Input-switching circuit, during switch selection directapath, first input reference voltage value, the magnitude of voltage of back input analog signal.

According to this programme, in the voltage comparing element that constitutes A/D convertor circuit, during switch selection directapath, first input reference voltage value, the magnitude of voltage of back input analog signal.Thus, can prevent between the dynamic stage of the shortening between the comparable period of caused voltage comparing element under the situation of the magnitude of voltage of importing analog signal earlier, amplifying circuit.

Another program of the 1st execution mode also still is a kind of analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter is the analog to digital converter of pipeline-type or circular form, has: A/D convertor circuit, and its analog signal conversion with input is the digital value of regulation figure place; The DA change-over circuit, its output with A/D convertor circuit is converted to analog signal; Subtraction circuit, its analog signal from input deducts the output analog signal of DA change-over circuit; Amplifying circuit, its output with subtraction circuit is amplified; And input-switching circuit, it switches the magnitude of voltage of input analog signal and the reference voltage level and the input of regulation in the voltage comparing element that constitutes A/D convertor circuit.Input-switching circuit, according to the action sequence of amplifying circuit switch magnitude of voltage from the input signal of prime, from the magnitude of voltage and the reference voltage level of the input signal of back level feedback input.

According to this programme, relevant a plurality of input voltage values of importing in A/D convertor circuit, the input order of reference voltage level according to the type of input, can adopt the input order and the input order opposite with it of input voltage value, reference voltage level.By the action sequence of corresponding amplifying circuit, promptly during the automatic zero set and the order during amplifying etc. and use these input orders respectively, can guarantee to constitute between comparable period of voltage comparing element of A/D convertor circuit.In addition, also can guarantee during the amplification of amplifying circuit.Thus, each composed component carries out the action of rule, and it is easy that the generation of clock signal also becomes.

Input-switching circuit, also can be according to the action sequence of amplifying circuit, switching is from the magnitude of voltage of the input signal of prime, the 1st reference voltage level that this input signal is used with from the magnitude of voltage of the input signal of back level feedback and the 2nd reference voltage level that this input signal is used.Thus, even also can be corresponding to the different input voltage value of quantization level.

At first, the basic conception to the 1st execution mode describes.Fig. 1 is the partial circuit figure of basic conception that is used to illustrate the AD converter of the 1st execution mode.To import analog signal Vin when the 1st switch SW 1 closure, be input in the 1st amplifying circuit 11 and the A/D convertor circuit 12.In addition, input analog signal Vin, when the 1st switch SW 1 closure, being situated between is input in subtraction circuit 14 and the A/D convertor circuit 12 by the 1st switch SW 1.

The 1st amplifying circuit 11, Vin samples to the input analog signal, outputs in the subtraction circuit 14.The magnification ratio of the 1st amplifying circuit 11 is 1 times, and performance is as the function of sampling hold circuit.A/D convertor circuit 12 is a digital value with the analog signal conversion of input, the output predetermined bits.The digital value of having exported is input in not shown encoder and the DA change-over circuit 13.DA change-over circuit 13 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of A/D convertor circuit 12 conversions.Subtraction circuit 14 from the analog signal that is transfused to by the 1st switch SW 1 and the 1st amplifying circuit 11 that is situated between, deducts the output analog signal of DA change-over circuit 13.The 2nd amplifying circuit 15 is amplified to 2 times with the output analog signal of subtraction circuit 14, outputs to the back level.The magnification ratio of the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 is to be not limited to 2 times arbitrarily.

The figure place of A/D convertor circuit 12 corresponding conversion is provided with a plurality of voltage comparing elements.In this voltage comparing element, optionally analog signal Vin and reference voltage Vref are imported in input.This voltage comparing element, by relatively import analog signal Vin than reference voltage Vref the big or little digital value of exporting.Input-switching circuit 16 control input analog signal Vin and reference voltage Vref are to the input timing of above-mentioned voltage comparing element.

Thus, in the subtraction circuit 14 of the AD converter of Fig. 1, can import two sides of Jie by the output analog signal of the input analog signal Vin of the 1st switch SW 1 and the 1st amplifying circuit 11.In constituting the operational amplifier of the 1st amplifying circuit 11, there is output voltage range, if carry out lower voltage then this scope narrows down.Do not produce signal errors if do not insert the 1st amplifying circuit 11 yet, if but directly remove, then there is the possibility of sequential confusion.Sort circuit can use in preproduction etc., in the time of can the 1st amplifying circuit 11 being set relatively and the characteristic of two sides when not being provided with.More particularly, can in the switching of test pattern or application model etc., use.

Then, the action example to the AD converter of Fig. 1 describes.Fig. 2 is the sequential chart of action example of the AD converter of presentation graphs 1.In the drawings, the 1st switch SW 1 is switched to conducting in each cycle of clock signal clk or end.When the 1st switch SW 1 was ended, clock signal clk was between high period, and Vin samples in the 1st amplifying circuit 11 and A/D convertor circuit 12 to the input analog signal.Input-switching circuit 16 is selected input analog signal Vin, is input in the A/D convertor circuit 12.The 1st amplifying circuit 11 and A/D convertor circuit 12 clock signal clk be high level during become the automatic zero set state.Not output during the automatic zero set.Clock signal and output before the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 amplifies.At input reference voltage Vref this period.

Then, the 1st switch SW 1 by the time, clock signal clk is between low period, 11 pairs of inputs of the 1st amplifying circuit analog signal Vin maintenance of sampling.A/D convertor circuit 12 will be imported analog signal Vin and reference voltage Vref compares, and carry out switching motion.Input-switching circuit 16 selects reference voltage Vref to be input in the A/D convertor circuit 12.The 2nd amplifying circuit 15 is the automatic zero set state, imports the output of the 1st amplifying circuit 11.

When 1 conducting of the 1st switch SW, the 1st amplifying circuit 11 is by short circuit.Clock signal clk is between high period, and A/D convertor circuit 12 is automatic zero set state, input reference voltage Vref.Input-switching circuit 16 selects reference voltage Vref to be input in the A/D convertor circuit 12.The 2nd amplifying circuit 15 will amplify at the signal of preceding clock input and output.During this period, input reference voltage Vref.

Then, when 1 conducting of the 1st switch SW, clock signal clk will be imported the analog signal Vin maintenance of sampling in the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 and A/D convertor circuit 12 between low period.A/D convertor circuit 12 compares reference voltage Vref and input analog signal Vin, carries out switching motion.Input-switching circuit 16 is selected input analog signal Vin, is input in the A/D convertor circuit 12.The 2nd amplifying circuit 15 is the automatic zero set state, and input analog signal Vin is transfused to.

Fig. 3 is the sequential chart of comparison example of the AD converter of presentation graphs 1.In the drawings, the 1st switch SW 1 switches to conducting and ends in each cycle of clock signal clk.Action when the 1st switch SW 1 is ended is identical with the explanation of Fig. 2.

When 1 conducting of the 1st switch SW, the 1st amplifying circuit 11 is by short circuit.Clock signal clk is between high period, and the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 will amplify at the signal of last clock input and output.During this period, input reference voltage Vref.A/D convertor circuit 12 is the automatic zero set state, and input analog signal Vin is transfused to.Input-switching circuit 16 selects input analog signal Vin to be input in the A/D convertor circuit 12.

Then, when 1 conducting of the 1st switch SW, clock signal clk during low level in, input reference voltage Vref in A/D convertor circuit 12 must compare action.Because the sampled value of A/D convertor circuit 12 is determining that when reference voltage Vref is switched therefore the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 also must be sampled to input analog signal Vin at this moment.If the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 is without the automatic zero set state then can not sample to input analog signal Vin, do not finish during low level, sampling during this period.Input-switching circuit 16 cooperates with this sampling time sequence, and Vin switches to reference voltage Vref from the input analog signal.A/D convertor circuit 12 compares action after input is switched to reference voltage Vref.With the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 when switching to this reference voltage Vref, to do not begin to amplify, finish till the comparison during as during the non-action.

In this comparison example, when input-switching circuit 16 is the automatic zero set state at A/D convertor circuit 12, only will import analog signal Vin input.On the other hand, in the action example of Fig. 2, when input-switching circuit 16 is the state of automatic zero set at A/D convertor circuit 12, existence will be imported the situation of analog signal Vin input and the situation that reference voltage Vref is imported.According to this difference, it is invalid to become during the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 T1 in the drawings of Fig. 3.In addition, the corresponding therewith comparison time of A/D convertor circuit 12 shortens.Also have, need a plurality of clock signals of different cycles.On the other hand, the 1st amplifying circuit the 11, the 2nd amplifying circuit 15 of Fig. 2 and 12 pairs the 1st switch SW 1 of A/D convertor circuit are carried out the action of rule.Therefore, the clock generation is also easy.

Then, the example to the AD converter of utilizing above-mentioned basic comprising describes.Fig. 4 is the figure of the formation of the AD converter among the expression embodiment.Present embodiment is the example of the AD converter of the pipeline-type that constitutes of the AD conversion portion by 2 grades circular form.High 4 (D9～D6) and minimum two (D1～D0), (D5～D2) of conversion interposition number in the 2nd grade of conversion in the 1st grade.

In this AD converter, input analog signal Vin is situated between and is input in the 1AD change-over circuit 22 by the 1st switch SW 21.1AD change-over circuit 22 is the digital value of 4 of maximums with the analog signal conversion of input, outputs in the not shown encoder and 1DA change-over circuit 23.1DA change-over circuit 23 will be converted to analog signal from the digital value of 4 of the maximums of 1AD change-over circuit 22 output.

The 1st subtraction circuit 24 deducts the output analogue value of 1DA change-over circuit 23 from the input analogue value.The output that the 2nd amplifying circuit 25 amplifies the 1st subtraction circuit 24 is situated between by the 3rd switch SW 23 to the 3rd amplifying circuit 27 and 28 outputs of 2AD change-over circuit.Its magnification ratio is 2 times.Also have, but the also incorporate subtraction amplification circuit of the 1st subtraction circuit 24 and the 2nd amplifying circuit 25.The analog signal of 26 pairs two kinds of input-switching circuit and the reference voltage Vref of two kinds are switched, and supply in the voltage comparing element that constitutes 1AD change-over circuit 22.In the high 4 (reference voltage Vref of being supplied with during D9～D6) 1 and change minimum two (ratio between the reference voltage Vref of being supplied with during D1～D0) 2 is 2: 1 of 1AD change-over circuit 22 conversion.Promptly (supply with 1/2 reference voltage Vref 2 during D1～D0) being converted to minimum two.

2AD change-over circuit 28 outputs to the highest two digital value in analog signal conversion position of input in the not shown encoder and 2DA change-over circuit 29.The 2nd change-over circuit 29 will be converted to analog signal from the digital value of two of the maximums of 2AD change-over circuit 28 output.

The 3rd amplifying circuit 27 is amplified to 2 times with the analog signal of importing and outputs in the 2nd subtraction circuit 30.The 2nd subtraction circuit 30 deducts from the analogue value of 2DA change-over circuit 29 outputs from the analogue value of the 3rd amplifying circuit 27 outputs.At this, will be amplified to 2 times substantially according to the magnification ratio of the 3rd amplifying circuit 27 from the analogue value of 2DA change-over circuit 29 output.The 4th amplifying circuit 31 amplifies the output of the 2nd subtraction circuit 30, is situated between by the 4th switch SW 24 to the 3rd amplifying circuit 27 and 2AD change-over circuit 28, or is situated between and feeds back to 1AD change-over circuit 22 by the 3rd switch SW 23.Its magnification ratio is a twice.Also have, but the also incorporate subtraction amplification circuit of the 2nd subtraction circuit 30 and the 3rd amplifying circuit 27.

Switching controls to input-switching circuit 26 describes.Fig. 5 is the figure of the 1st configuration example of expression input-switching circuit 26.Input-switching circuit 26 is imported 4 kinds of voltages on the VIN of 1AD change-over circuit 22 input terminal and VREF terminal.Input-switching circuit 26 possesses 4 switch SW 61～SW64.Vin1 is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 61b with to the input analog signal Vin1 conducting of VIN terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 61, is the switch of logical inversion.Vin2 is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 62b with to the input analog signal Vin2 conducting of VIN terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 62, is the switch of logical inversion.Vref1 is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 63b with to the 1st reference voltage Vref 1 conducting of VREF terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 63, is the switch of logical inversion.Vref2 is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 64b with to the 2nd reference voltage Vref 2 conductings of VREF terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 64, is the switch of logical inversion.

At Vin1 connection NAND circuit 61 on the switch SW 61.Vin2 connects NOT circuit 62c with connecting NAND circuit 62 on the switch SW 62 on the terminal of the signal A that is transfused to NAND circuit 62.With connecting NAND circuit 63 on the switch SW 63, on the terminal of the signal B that is transfused to NAND circuit 63, connect NOT circuit 63c at Vref1.With connecting NAND circuit 64 on the switch SW 64, on two terminals of NAND circuit 64, connect NOT circuit 64c, d at Vref2.

Fig. 6 is the figure of control signal of the 1st configuration example of expression input-switching circuit 26.Signal A is high level, when signal B is high level, a Vin1 will import analog signal Vin1 and be input to the VIN terminal with switch SW 61 conductings.Signal A is high level, when signal B is low level, a Vref1 is input to the 1st reference voltage Vref 1 in the VREF terminal with switch SW 63 conductings.Signal A is low level, when signal B is low level, a Vref2 is input to the 2nd reference voltage Vref 2 in the VREF terminal with switch SW 64 conductings.Signal A is low level, when signal B is high level, a Vin2 will import analog signal Vin2 and be input in the VIN terminal with switch SW 62 conductings.And input-switching circuit 26 is imported 4 kinds of voltages with this order in 1AD change-over circuit 22.

Then, other the switching controls to input-switching circuit 26 describes.This example is that reference voltage Vref is a kind a situation.If the magnification ratio of the 4th amplifying circuit 31 is set at 4 times, high 4 (D9～D6) and minimum two (can use identical reference voltage Vref under the situation of D1～D0) in conversion so.Fig. 7 is the figure of the 2nd configuration example of expression input-switching circuit 26.Input-switching circuit 26 is imported 3 kinds voltage on the VIN of 1AD change-over circuit 22 input terminal and VREF terminal.Input-switching circuit 26 possesses 3 switch SW 61～SW63.Vin1 is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 61b with to the input analog signal Vin1 conducting of VIN terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 61, is the switch of logical inversion.Vin2 is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 62b with to the input analog signal Vin2 conducting of VIN terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 62, is the switch of logical inversion.Vref is to be used for possessing NOT circuit 63b with to the reference voltage Vref conducting of VREF terminal input or the switch that ends with switch SW 63, is the switch of logical inversion.

At Vin1 connection NAND circuit 61 on the switch SW 61.Vin2 connects NOT circuit 62c with connecting NAND circuit 62 on the switch SW 62 on the terminal of the signal B that imports NAND circuit 62.In the counter-rotating output of Vref with input signal B on the switch SW 63.

Fig. 8 is the control signal figure of the 2nd configuration example of expression input change-over circuit 26.Signal A is high level, when signal B is high level, a Vin1 will import analog signal Vin1 and be input on the VIN terminal with switch SW 61 conductings.Signal A is high level, when signal B is low level, and signal A be low level, when signal B is low level, a Vref is input to reference voltage Vref on the VREF terminal with switch SW 63 conductings.Signal A is low level, when signal B is high level, a Vin2 will import analog signal Vin2 and be input on the VIN terminal with switch SW 62 conductings.And input-switching circuit 26 is imported 3 kinds of voltages with this order in 1AD change-over circuit 22.

Then, the action to the AD converter of present embodiment describes.Fig. 9 is the sequential chart of action of the AD converter of expression embodiment.3 signal waveforms of the high position of figure are represented the 1st clock signal clk the 1, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 and switching signal CLKS.The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 2 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

When the rising of the 1st clock signal clk 1 from the low level to the high level, Vin samples to the input analog signal.The 2nd amplifying circuit 25 when the 1st clock signal clk 1 and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 are high level, to input analog signal Vin maintenances of sampling, carry out automatic zero set at half clock period and moves.During 1 cycle that ensuing the 2nd clock signal clk 2 begins during for high level, amplify.In the output analog signal that is transfused to during this period the 1st subtraction circuit 24.

1AD change-over circuit 22 when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is high level, carries out the automatic zero set action, when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is low level, carries out switching motion.Output digital value D9～D6 when the low level that begins most of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, output digital value D1～D0 below repeats this process when ensuing low level.Input change-over circuit 26, when the high level that begins most of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, to import analog signal Vin (representing Vin1 among the figure) input, input reference voltage Vref when the low level of descending, input reference voltage Vref when ensuing high level imports the output analog signal (representing Vin2 among the figure) of the 4th amplifying circuit 31 when ensuing low level.Also have, under the situation of using two reference voltage Vref 1, Vref2, according to the order input of Vin1 → Vref1 → Vref2 → Vin2.Below repeat this process.1DA change-over circuit 23 carries out switching motion at the 1st clock signal clk 1 during for low level, outputs in the 1st subtraction circuit 24, and the 1st clock signal clk 1 becomes indeterminate state during for high level.

The 3rd amplifying circuit 27, the analog signal that will be transfused to is amplified during for high level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2, when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is low level, carries out the automatic zero set action.The 4th amplifying circuit 31, when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 was high level, the output of amplifying the 2nd subtraction circuit 30 when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is high level, was carried out the automatic zero set action.2AD change-over circuit 28 when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is high level, carries out switching motion, when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is low level, carries out the automatic zero set action.2DA change-over circuit 29 when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is low level, carries out switching motion, when the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is high level, is in indeterminate state.

Conducting when the 1st switch SW 21 is low level at the 1st clock signal clk 1 ends during for high level at the 1st clock signal clk 1.Conducting when the 2nd switch SW 22 is high level at the 1st clock signal clk 1 ends during for low level at the 1st clock signal clk 1.The 3rd switch SW 23 conducting when switching signal CLKS is high level ends during for low level at switching signal CLKS.The 4th switch SW 24 conducting when switching signal CLKS is low level ends during for high level at switching signal CLKS.

Corresponding therewith, if input change-over circuit 26 is input to voltage in the 1AD change-over circuit 22 according to the order of Vin1 → Vref1 → Vin2 → Vref2, identical with the content of representing in the comparison example of Fig. 3, constitute between comparable period of voltage comparing element of 1AD change-over circuit 22 and shorten.In addition, clock signal also complicates.

According to above-mentioned pipeline processes, as AD converter integral body with the 1st clock signal clk 1 as benchmark can 1 cycle the digital value of 10 of 1 outputs.

More than be according to the 1st execution mode has been described with embodiment.This embodiment is an example, in the combination of this each inscape or variety of processes various variation can be arranged.In addition, also in the scope of present embodiment, this puts those of ordinary skill of the same trade is to understand to above-mentioned variation.

In the above-described embodiments the conversion figure place of the A/D convertor circuit of being put down in writing and its distribute, the parameter of the magnification ratio of amplifying circuit an etc. example only, these parameters also can adopt other numerical value in variation.

Present embodiment not only applicable to time sharing shared AD conversion portion, and is applicable to time sharing shared AD conversion portion in the AD converter beyond the pipeline-type, circular form in the AD converter of pipeline-type, circular form.

(the 2nd execution mode)

In recent years, in the portable set of mobile phone etc., possess various additional functions such as image photography function, image regeneration function, dynamic image camera function and dynamic image regeneration function gradually.Meanwhile, more and more higher to the requirement of the miniaturization of analog to digital converter (hereinafter referred to as " AD converter ") and energy-conservationization.As the kind of this AD converter, well-known, the circulation A D transducer (for example, with reference to patent documentation 1) that constitutes circular form is arranged.In patent documentation 1, the AD converter of 2 levels formations of the conversion portion that comprises circular form is disclosed.In patent documentation 1, the AD converter of the pipeline-type that 2 levels of the conversion portion that comprises circular form constitute is disclosed.

On the 1st grade of the AD converter of in the 1st figure of above-mentioned patent documentation 1, representing, be provided with and the sampling hold circuit S/H1 arranged side by side of system that constitutes by parallel type A/D converter AD1 and D/A converter DA1.With the analog input signal of this circuit by this sampling hold circuit S/H1 keep regulation during.

But, owing in the inscape of sampling hold circuit, comprise operational amplifier, so the trend that when low-voltage, exists the output voltage range of sampling hold circuit to narrow down.It is big that the deterioration in characteristics of the distortion that the output voltage range of sampling hold circuit of resulting from when low-voltage narrows down etc. becomes, the problem that exists the AD converter overall permanence to worsen.

Summary in the 2nd execution mode as described below, the 2nd execution mode is made in view of above-mentioned situation, its purpose is, the characteristic when making low-voltage in the AD converter of pipeline-type and circular form improves.

The scheme of the present invention's the 2nd execution mode, a kind of analog to digital converter, this analog to digital converter are that the input analog signal is divided into the analog to digital converter that multiple conversions is a digital value, the level of the digital value that it has a plurality of analog signal conversion with input is the regulation figure place; The level more than 1 in a plurality of levels is to be input to the level that analog signal at the corresponding levels is amplified by 1 amplifier element; This amplifier element is the 1st subtraction amplification circuit, and it keeps being input to analog signal sampling at the corresponding levels, deducts the digital value that will change out and be converted to the signal of the analogue value again from the analog signal of this maintenance in the corresponding levels, and amplify; The level more than 1 of other in a plurality of levels is to be input to the level that analog signal at the corresponding levels is amplified by a plurality of amplifier elements; 1 amplifier element in a plurality of amplifier elements is to being input to the sampling hold circuit that analog signal sampling at the corresponding levels keeps, or to being input to analog signal sampling at the corresponding levels and the amplifying circuit that amplifies with the regulation magnification ratio; The amplifier element of other in a plurality of amplifier elements is the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit, and it deducts from the output analog signal of sampling hold circuit or described amplifying circuit, and switched digital value is converted to the signal of the analogue value again and amplifies in the corresponding levels.

According to this programme, certain grade subtraction amplification circuit is to the input maintenance of sampling, to remove the sampling hold circuit level afterwards that is arranged in parallel with existing A/D convertor circuit and mix, in this sampling hold circuit, not produce deterioration in characteristics thus, the characteristic of the integral body of AD converter is improved.Because sampling hold circuit makes the outer Signal Degrade of output area, the therefore characteristic when removing this circuit and can improve low-voltage.Also have, in " amplifier element ", also comprise the element that amplifies with 1 times magnification ratio, i.e. sampling hold circuit.

The 1st subtraction amplification circuit in the such scheme, synchronous for the analog signal that will be input to the corresponding levels carries out digital translation with the sequential of sampling, also can directly sample to this analog signal.Thus, even remove the sampling hold circuit that was provided with in the past, also can in not having the corresponding levels of error, deduct switched part.

The level that comprises the 1st subtraction amplification circuit in the such scheme is also elementary.Thus, in the elementary sampling hold circuit of handling king-sized signal, do not produce deterioration in characteristics, can improve the characteristic of AD converter integral body.

Arbitrary number of levels in a plurality of level in the such scheme also feed back to the output analog signal of the corresponding levels circular form level in the input at the corresponding levels.If the circular form level is mixed, can dwindle circuit area so.

Behind the analog signal sampling of the 1st subtraction amplification circuit in the such scheme to input, remain at least and determine that the digital value of changing at the corresponding levels is before analogue value conversion.Thus, the digital value of being changed out by the corresponding levels that is transfused to after during this subtraction amplification circuit enters amplification is converted to the signal of the analogue value again and can carries out the subtraction amplification of identical sampled value together by the sampled value that this subtraction amplification circuit keeps.

The 1st subtraction amplification circuit in the such scheme also can be during longer than automatic zero set during in amplify.Thus,, can guarantee settling time, also can carry out powerful amplification by increasing during will amplifying.

And the combination in any of above inscape, or inscape of the present invention or show between method, device, the system etc. the scheme that displacement mutually forms also are effective as the solution of the present invention.

(embodiment 1 of the 2nd execution mode)

The 1st embodiment of the 2nd execution mode is the example of following AD converter: by 4 of conversions in the 1st grade A/D convertor circuit, change for each at twice 3 in the A/D convertor circuit of the 2nd grade circular form, amount to 10 of outputs.

Figure 10 represents the formation of the AD converter of present embodiment.In initial condition, 201 conductings of the 1st switch SW, the 2nd switch SW 202 is ended.In this AD converter, will import analog signal Vin and be input in subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and the 1AD change-over circuit 2011.1AD change-over circuit 2011 is a digital value with the analog signal conversion of input, takes out high 4 (D9～D6).A/D convertor circuit 2011 also can adopt high speed (flash) type that is used for high-speed transitions.1AD change-over circuit 2012 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 1AD change-over circuit 2011 conversions.The sampling clock of subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and 1AD change-over circuit 2011 is synchronous, and Vin samples to the input analog signal, during the maintenance regulation, deducts the output analog signal of 1DA change-over circuit 2012 and be amplified to 8 times from the analog signal that is kept.During this regulation at least greater than during the translation data of determining 1DA change-over circuit 2012.

The analog signal that is situated between by 201 inputs of the 1st switch SW is input in the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 and the 2AD change-over circuit 2015.2AD change-over circuit 2015 is a digital signal with the analog signal conversion of input, takes out 5～7 (D8～D6) from a high position.2DA change-over circuit 2016 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 2AD change-over circuit 2015 conversions.

The 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 is amplified to 2 times with the analog signal of input, outputs in the 2nd subtraction circuit 2018.The 2nd subtraction circuit 2018 deducts the output of 2DA change-over circuit 2016 from the output of the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017.The output of 2DA change-over circuit 2016 is amplified to 2 times.

At this, the method that the output with 2DA change-over circuit 2016 is amplified to 2 times is carried out simple declaration.In 2AD change-over circuit 2015 and 2DA change-over circuit 2016, be supplied to hot side reference voltage V RT and low potential side reference voltage V RB, generate reference voltage mobility scale (range).2AD change-over circuit 2015 utilizes this reference voltage mobility scale, generates the reference voltage of not shown a plurality of voltage comparing elements.2DA change-over circuit 2016 on each electric capacity of unshowned a plurality of settings, by optionally supply with hot side reference voltage V RT and low potential side reference voltage V RB from the control of 2AD change-over circuit 2015, obtains output voltage in the drawings.Also the ratio between the reference voltage mobility scale of the reference voltage mobility scale of 2AD change-over circuit 2015 and 2DA change-over circuit 2016 can be set at 1: 2.

The 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 is amplified to 4 times with the output of the 2nd subtraction circuit 2018.In this stage, the 1st switch SW 201 becomes the state that ends, and the 2nd switch SW 202 becomes the state of conducting.The output analog signal of the 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 is situated between and feeds back to the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 and 2AD change-over circuit 2015 by the 2nd switch SW 202.Also have, also can the 2nd subtraction circuit 2018 and the 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 and adopting and the 1st grade of identical subtraction amplification circuit.Thus, circuit can be oversimplified.Below, repeating above-mentioned processing, 2AD change-over circuit 2015 takes out 8～10 (D2～D0) from a high position.Thus, obtain 10 digital value.Obtain 5～10 of beginning from a high position (D5～D0) by loop structure.

In the above description, though with the magnification ratio of the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 as 2 times, the magnification ratio of the 3rd amplifying circuit 1209 is as 4 times, but also can be when the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 be used as sampling hold circuit with its magnification ratio as 1 times, with the magnification ratio of the 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 as 8 times.Thus, can before the conversion next time of 2AD change-over circuit 2015, it be 8 times also.

Figure 11 is expression is made of the situation of subtraction amplification circuit 2013 single-ended switching capacity input operational amplifier figure.Figure 12 is the action timing diagram of expression subtraction amplification circuit 2013.In Figure 11, on the reversed input terminal of operational amplifier 20100, be connected with input electricity consumption container C 201, Jie, is imported analog signal Vin and is transfused to switch SW 2012 by Vin, is situated between by the output analog signal VDA of VDA with switch SW 2013 input 1DA change-over circuits 2012.Non-inverting input of operational amplifier 20100 is connected on the automatic zero set current potential.The lead-out terminal of operational amplifier 20100 is connected by feedback electricity consumption container C 202 with reversed input terminal Jie.In addition, connect automatic zero set in its outside with switch SW 2011, but the structure that the lead-out terminal and the reversed input terminal of operational amplifier 20100 become short circuit.

Then, with reference to the action of Figure 12 explanation at the subtraction amplification circuit shown in Figure 11 2013.At first, in order to set automatic zero set current potential Vag, automatic zero set is become conducting with switch SW 2011.At this state, input side node N201 and outlet side node N202 are the automatic zero set current potential.For input analog signal Vin is sampled, therefore make Vin with switch SW 2012 conductings, VDA is ended with switch SW 2013.At this moment, the charge Q A of input side node N201 is as shown in the formula shown in (A1).

QA＝C201(Vin-Vag)…(A1)

Then, because the finish time during automatic zero set, to the voltage of on the input terminal of input electricity consumption container C 201, importing, promptly the input analog signal Vin that is sampled in input electricity consumption container C 201 is kept, therefore Vin is ended with switch SW 2012.Then,, then amplify, automatic zero set is ended with switch SW 2011 in order to make operational amplifier 20100 hypothesis ground connection if determine the translation data of 1DA change-over circuit 2012.After this, in order to deduct the output analog signal VDA of 1DA change-over circuit 2012, make VDA switch SW 2013 conductings.At this moment, the charge Q B of input side node N201 is as shown in the formula shown in (A2).

QB＝C201(VDA-Vag)+C202(Vout-Vag)…(A2)

Owing to there is not the path of output charge on input side node N201, therefore according to charge storage principle QA=QB, following formula (A3) is set up.

Vout＝C201/C202(Vin-VDA)+Vag…(A3)

Therefore, this single-ended switching capacity input operational amplifier, if with automatic zero set current potential Vag as desirable earthing potential, difference between the output analog signal VDA of input analog signal Vin and 1DA change-over circuit 2012 can be amplified according to the ratio of input electricity consumption container C 201 with the capacitance of feedback electricity consumption container C 202 so.Even automatic zero set current potential Vag is not an earthing potential certainly, also can obtain its approximation.Also have,, also may constitute certainly by the single-ended switching capacity input operational amplifier of complete differential mode though the example of single-ended switching capacity input operational amplifier has been described.

Figure 13 is the sequential chart of the 1st action example of the AD converter among the 1st embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.Below, according to figure from and down order describe.3 signal waveforms are represented the 1st clock signal clk the 1, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 and switching signal CLKSW.The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 2 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

From the rising edge of low level to high level, Vin samples to the input analog signal at the 1st clock signal clk 1 for subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and 1AD change-over circuit 2011.Subtraction amplification circuit 2013 when the high level that has with the 2nd clock signal clk 2 of the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1, keeps the input analog signal Vin that has sampled.Therewith with the low level of one-period the time, carry out subtraction and amplify, when the low level of following one-period, carry out the automatic zero set action.1AD change-over circuit 2011 carries out switching motion output digital value D9～D6 when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, carry out the automatic zero set action when the low level in its previous cycle.1DA change-over circuit 2012 becomes indeterminate state when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, keep the conversion specified data therewith with the low level of one-period the time.

The 1st switch SW 201, conducting when switching signal CLKSW is low level ends during for high level at switching signal CLKSW.The 2nd switch SW 202 conducting when switching signal CLKSW is high level ends during for low level at switching signal CLKSW.The 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 is between the high period of switching signal CLKSW, from the low level of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 rising edge to high level, to the analog signal sampling of input.With this analog signal amplification, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before above-mentioned sampling carries out the action of automatic zero set during for high level to the 2nd clock signal clk 2 after sampling during for low level.The 3rd amplifying circuit 2019, with the trailing edge of synchronous the 2nd clock signal clk 2 of switching signal CLKSW trailing edge, to the analog signal sampling of input.The 2nd clock signal clk 2 after sampling is when be low level, with this analog signal amplification, carries out automatic zero set when soon the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is for high level before above-mentioned sampling and moves.2AD change-over circuit 2015 is from the low level of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 rising edge to high level, to the analog signal sampling of input.2AD change-over circuit 2015 carries out switching motion during for high level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2, carries out the automatic zero set action during for low level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2.2DA change-over circuit 2016 keeps the conversion specified data during for low level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2, becomes indeterminate state during for high level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2.

As shown in the figure, during 1AD change-over circuit 2011 conversion process D9～D6, the D2～D0 that is transfused to before 2015 while of the 2AD change-over circuit conversion process.According to above-mentioned pipeline processes, as AD converter integral body with the 1st clock signal clk 1 be benchmark can 1 cycle the digital value of 10 of 1 outputs.

Figure 14 is the sequential chart of the 2nd action example of the AD converter among the 1st embodiment of expression the 2nd execution mode.The 2nd action example is obtaining the example longer than the 1st embodiment during the amplification of subtraction amplification circuit 2013.Below, describe according to the top-down order of figure.Two signal waveforms are represented the 1st clock signal clk 1 and the 2nd clock signal clk 2.The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 2 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

Subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and 1AD change-over circuit 2011 from the 1st clock signal clk 1 from the rising edge of low level to high level, to the input analog signal Vin sample.Subtraction amplification circuit 2013 when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, keeps the input analog signal Vin that has sampled.Therewith with the low level of one-period and the high level of following one-period the time, carry out subtraction and amplify, when the low level in this cycle, carry out the automatic zero set action.1AD change-over circuit 2011, when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, carry out switching motion, output digital value D9～D6 carries out automatic zero set for low level, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 during for low level at the 1st clock signal clk 1 and moves.1DA change-over circuit 2012, when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, become indeterminate state, during more therewith with the low level of one-period and the high level of following one-period, keep the conversion specified data.

Conducting when the 1st switch SW 201 is low level at the 1st clock signal clk 1 is that CLK1 ends during for high level in the 1st clock signal.Conducting when the 2nd switch SW 202 is high level at the 1st clock signal clk 1 ends during for low level at the 1st clock signal clk 1.The 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, at the 2nd clock signal clk 2 from high level to low level trailing edge, to the input analog signal sampling.The 2nd clock signal clk 2 after sampling amplifies this analog signal during for low level, and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before above-mentioned sampling carries out automatic zero set during for high level and moves.The 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 with the rising edge of synchronous the 2nd clock signal clk 2 of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 in, to the analog signal sampling of input.The 2nd clock signal clk 2 after sampling amplifies this analog signal during for high level, and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before above-mentioned sampling carries out automatic zero set during for low level and moves.2AD change-over circuit 2015 at the 2nd clock signal clk 2 from high level to low level trailing edge, to the input analog signal sampling.Carry out switching motion during for low level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 carries out the automatic zero set action during for high level.2DA change-over circuit 2016 keeps the conversion specified data during for high level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2, becomes indeterminate state during for low level at the 2nd clock signal clk 2.

As shown in the figure, the cycle of carrying out conversion process D9～D6 with 1AD change-over circuit 2011 with one-period in, 2AD change-over circuit 2015 is the D2～D0 of input before the conversion process simultaneously.According to above-mentioned pipeline processes, as AD converter integral body with the 1st clock signal clk 1 as benchmark can 1 cycle the digital value of 10 of 1 outputs.

Comparable the 1st action example of the 2nd action example obtains the subtraction amplification time of longer subtraction amplification circuit 2013.Shown in the subtraction amplification circuit 2013 of Figure 10 and since when needing 8 times high power settling time elongated, therefore also can as the 2nd action example, sequential move.In addition owing to shorten settling time when in subtraction amplification circuit 2013, not needing high power, therefore also can by the 1st action example like that sequential move.Thus according to present embodiment, in by 2 grades of pipelined ad converters that constitute that comprise circular form AD conversion portion, can remove the sampling hold circuit that in the past be provided with in parallel with the 1st grade A/D convertor circuit 2011.Thus, can improve characteristic, particularly linear characteristic.Thus, but also low-voltage input.In addition, can seek small sizeization, the low consumption electric energyization of circuit.

(the 2nd embodiment of the 2nd execution mode)

The 2nd embodiment of the 2nd execution mode swaps out 4 by the A/D convertor circuit transfer at the 1st grade, swaps out 3 the 2nd grade A/D convertor circuit transfer, at the swap out example of AD converter of the pipeline-type that 3 levels of 3 constitute of the A/D convertor circuit transfer of 3rd level.

Figure 15 represents the AD converter in the present embodiment.This AD converter will be imported analog signal Vin and be input in subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and the 1AD change-over circuit 2011.1AD change-over circuit 2011 is a digital value with the analog signal conversion of input, takes out high 4 (D9～D6).1DA change-over circuit 2012 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 1AD change-over circuit 2011 conversions.The sampling time sequence of subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and 1AD change-over circuit 2011 is synchronous, and the analog signal Vin that imports is sampled, and keeps specified time limit, deducts the output analog signal of 1DA change-over circuit 2012 and is amplified to 4 times from the analog signal that keeps.During this regulation greater than during the change-over time of determining 1DA change-over circuit 2012 at least.

The output analog signal of subtraction amplification circuit 2013 is input in the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 and the 2AD change-over circuit 2015.2AD change-over circuit 2015 is a digital value with the analog signal conversion of input, takes out 5～7 (D5～D3) from a high position.Voltage comparing element reference voltage in the 2AD change-over circuit 2015 is set at 1/2 of 1AD change-over circuit 2011.For 3 of 2AD change-over circuit 2015 conversions, therefore in subtraction amplification circuit 2013, should be amplified to 8 (2 3 powers) doubly.This point, if as mentioned above reference voltage is set at 1/2, the magnification ratio of subtraction amplification circuit 2013 then becomes 4 times so.2DA change-over circuit 2016 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 2AD change-over circuit 2015 conversions.The 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 is amplified to 2 times with the analog signal of input, outputs in the 2nd subtraction circuit 2018.The 2nd subtraction circuit 2018 deducts the output of 2DA change-over circuit 2016 from the output of the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017.The output of 2DA change-over circuit 2016 is amplified to 2 times.

The 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 is amplified to 4 times with the output of the 2nd subtraction circuit 2018.The output analog signal of the 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 is outputed in the 3AD change-over circuit 2020.3AD change-over circuit 2020 is a digital value with the analog signal conversion of input, takes out 8～10 (D2～D0) from a high position.Thus, in 3 levels, obtain 10 digital value.

Figure 16 is the sequential chart of the action example of the AD converter in the expression present embodiment.Below, describe according to the top-down order of figure.Two signal waveforms are represented the 1st clock signal clk 1 and the 2nd clock signal clk 2.The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 2 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

Subtraction amplification circuit 2013 and 1AD change-over circuit 2011, are sampled to the analog signal Vin that imports from the rising edge of low level to high level at the 1st clock signal clk 1.Subtraction amplification circuit 2013 when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, keeps the input analog signal Vin that has sampled.Therewith with the low level of one-period the time, carry out subtraction and amplify, when the low level of following one-period, carry out the automatic zero set action.1AD change-over circuit 2011 carries out switching motion output digital value D9～D6 when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, carry out the automatic zero set action when the low level of one-period before this.1DA change-over circuit 2012 when having the 2nd clock signal clk 2 with the synchronous rising edge of the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1 for high level, becomes indeterminate state, keeps the conversion specified data therewith with the low level of one-period the time.

The 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 and 2DA change-over circuit 2016, with the rising edge of synchronous the 2nd clock signal clk 2 of the trailing edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1, to the analog signal sampling of input.2nd clock signal clk 2 of the 2nd amplifying circuit 2017 after sampling amplifies this analog signal when being high level, and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before above-mentioned sampling carries out automatic zero set during for low level and moves.2nd clock signal clk 2 of 2AD change-over circuit 2015 after sampling carries out switching motion during for high level, and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before above-mentioned sampling carries out automatic zero set during for low level and moves.2DA change-over circuit 2016 at the 1st clock signal clk 1 is, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is for keeping the conversion specified data between low period that the 2nd clock signal clk 2 becomes indeterminate state during for high level between low period.The 3rd amplifying circuit 2019 is between low period at the 1st clock signal clk 1, at the 2nd clock signal clk 2 from high level to low level trailing edge, to the input analog signal sampling.The 2nd clock signal clk 2 after sampling amplifies this analog signal during for low level, and above-mentioned sampling the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before carries out automatic zero set during for high level and moves.3AD change-over circuit 2020, is sampled to the analog signal Vin that imports from the rising edge of low level to high level at the 1st clock signal clk 1.The 2nd clock signal clk 2 after sampling carries out switching motion during for high level, and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 before above-mentioned sampling carries out automatic zero set during for low level and moves.

As shown in the figure, during 1AD change-over circuit 2011 conversion process D9～D6, the D2～D0 of the 3AD change-over circuit 2020 last input of conversion process simultaneously.According to above-mentioned pipeline processes, as AD converter integral body with the 1st clock signal clk 1 as benchmark can 1 the digital value of 10 of cycle 1 outputs.

Thus, according to present embodiment, in the AD converter of the pipeline-type that constitutes by a plurality of level, can remove the sampling hold circuit that in the past be provided with in parallel with the 1st grade 1AD change-over circuit 2011.Thus, can improve characteristic, particularly linear characteristic.Thus, but also low-voltage input.In addition, can seek small sizeization, the low consumption electric energyization of circuit.

More than, the 2nd execution mode that has been base description with embodiment.This embodiment is an illustration, in the combination of its each inscape or various processes various variation is arranged.In addition, also in the scope of present embodiment, this puts those of ordinary skill of the same trade and all can understand above-mentioned variation.

The parameters such as magnification ratio of the conversion figure place of the A/D convertor circuit of being put down in writing in the foregoing description of present embodiment and its distribution, amplifying circuit are an example only, and these parameters also can adopt other numerical value in variation.

In the 1st embodiment of present embodiment, the AD converter to 2 grades circular form is illustrated.This embodiment in present embodiment also applicable to the circular form of 1 A/D convertor circuit.Promptly after initial AD conversion, input is switched in the path of feedback side, after amplifying in the amplifying circuit in feedback circuit, in this A/D convertor circuit and subtraction amplification circuit, import analog signal once more.Also can obtain the identical effect of effect thus with the 1st embodiment of present embodiment.

In the 2nd embodiment of present embodiment, the AD converter of 3 level production line types has been described.In this point, the number of level is arbitrarily, changing the many situations of figure place or making under the situation of conversion accuracy raising, can further constitute multistage streamline.In addition, sequential as shown in figure 16 is an example, in order to ensure obtaining during also can the amplification with subtraction amplification circuit 2013 longer settling time.

(the 3rd execution mode)

Background technology

Correlation technique in the 3rd execution mode is as described below.In recent years, in the portable set of mobile phone etc., have various additional functions such as image photography function, image regeneration function, dynamic image camera function and dynamic image regeneration function gradually.Corresponding therewith, more and more higher to the requirement of the miniaturization of analog to digital converter (hereinafter referred to as " AD converter ") and energy-conservationization.As the kind of this AD converter, the circulation A D transducer (for example, with reference to patent documentation 1) that constitutes circular form is arranged as everyone knows.In patent documentation 1, the AD converter of 2 levels formations of the conversion portion that comprises circular form is disclosed.

In the 1st grade of the AD converter shown in the 1st figure of above-mentioned conversion document 1, the sampling hold circuit S/H1 in parallel of system that constitutes with parallel connection type A/D converter AD1 and D/A converter DA1 is set.With the input analog signal of this circuit by this sampling hold circuit S/H1 keep regulation during.

But, owing in the inscape of sampling hold circuit, comprise operational amplifier, the trend that therefore when low-voltage, exists the output voltage range of sampling hold circuit to narrow down.When low-voltage, exist and result from the deterioration in characteristics of distortion that the output voltage range of sampling hold circuit narrows down etc. and become big, the problem of the characteristic degradation of AD converter integral body.Corresponding therewith, if remove sampling hold circuit, there is the timing sequence generating skew so, produce the problem between the dynamic stage of not carrying out automatic zero set, also not amplifying in the amplifying circuit after carrying out subtraction.In this so-called automatic zero set in sampling input not during the output signal.

Summary in the 3rd execution mode is as described below.The 3rd execution mode has been considered the scheme of above-mentioned situation just, and its purpose is to shorten between the dynamic stage of not carrying out automatic zero set or not amplifying in analog to digital converter.

A scheme of the 3rd execution mode is an analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter is that the input analog signal is divided into the analog to digital converter that multiple conversions is a digital signal by multistage, at different levels have compare being input to the analog signal at the corresponding levels and the reference voltage of regulation, be converted to the A/D convertor circuit of the digital value of regulation figure place, according to will be to the input timing of the reference voltage of the input timing of the above-mentioned analog signal of A/D convertor circuit and regulation, any sequential is set in each level preceding such.

According to this programme,, can be input to degree of freering in the setting of element sampling time sequence of analog signal in the A/D convertor circuit etc. in amplification by the action sequence of setting A/D convertor circuit at every grade.The i.e. input that finishes during to automatic zero set of this A/D convertor circuit and this amplifying circuit is sampled.Because it is synchronous to obtain the sampled point of input signal in two circuit, if two circuit essence ordered pair input signal when identical is sampled, so can to during the automatic zero set of two circuit and the setting during the action produce restriction, have situation about producing between dynamic stage.This A/D convertor circuit is sampled to reference voltage, even input signal can be imported in during comparison, owing to can obtain the output digital value identical, therefore can make this amplifying circuit not be subjected to the restriction that the ordered pair input signal is sampled when identical with this A/D convertor circuit essence with its reverse situation.Therefore, in this element, the action sequence that does not produce between dynamic stage can be set.In addition, also can control these elements by simple control signal.

When A/D convertor circuit or the end during non-action to above-mentioned analog signal sampling, the reference voltage of input regulation in during comparison, or the reference voltage of regulation is sampled during the end during non-action, the described analog signal of input in during comparison can be according to formation at different levels and difference.By the action sequence of A/D convertor circuit is set, can in this amplifier element, set the action sequence that does not produce between dynamic stage according to the situation that is provided with of amplifying circuit at different levels.Also have, in " during the non-action ", comprise automatic zero set during.

The scheme of other of the 3rd execution mode is an analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter is that the input analog signal is divided into the analog to digital converter that multiple conversions is a digital signal by multistage, have the 1st type level of amplifying by 1 amplifier element more than 1 and the 2nd type level of amplifying respectively by two amplifier elements, the A/D convertor circuit of the 1st type level is sampled to the reference voltage of regulation, import analog signal to the corresponding levels in during comparison, the A/D convertor circuit of the 2nd type level is to being input to the analog signal sampling in the corresponding levels, is transfused to the reference voltage of regulation in during comparison.

The scheme of other of the 3rd execution mode is an analog to digital converter.This analog to digital converter is that the input analog signal is divided into the analog to digital converter that multiple conversions is a digital signal by multistage, has the 1st type level and the 2nd type level more than 1 respectively.The 1st type level comprises: A/D convertor circuit, and it will be input to analog signal in the corresponding levels and the reference voltage of regulation compares, and be converted to the digital value of regulation figure place; And subtraction amplification circuit, it deducts the analog signal of the converting digital value that is equivalent to described A/D convertor circuit to described analog signal sampling, with the magnification ratio amplification of regulation.The 2nd type level comprises: A/D convertor circuit, and it will be input to analog signal in the corresponding levels and the reference voltage of regulation compares, and be converted to the digital value of regulation figure place; With the 1st amplifying circuit, it is to described analog signal sampling, with the magnification ratio amplification or the maintenance of regulation; Subtraction circuit, it deducts the analog signal of the converting digital value that is equivalent to described A/D convertor circuit from this output analog signal; With the 2nd amplifying circuit, it amplifies this output analog signal with the regulation magnification ratio.The A/D convertor circuit of the 1st type level is sampled to the regulation reference voltage, be transfused to analog signal in during comparison for the corresponding levels, the A/D convertor circuit of the 2nd type level also can be imported the reference voltage of regulation to being input to the analog signal sampling in the corresponding levels during comparison.

In the past, in the level of 1 amplifier element, because A/D convertor circuit and this amplifier element analog signal sampling that ordered pair is transfused to when identical in fact, so the sampling time sequence of this amplifier element can not amplify at once in advance, has produced between dynamic stage.In this, the action sequence of the A/D convertor circuit by adjusting the 1st type level can prevent not carry out automatic zero set or the generation between dynamic stage of not amplifying in the composed component of the 1st type level.

In multistage, elementary A/D convertor circuit is sampled to the reference voltage of regulation, is transfused to the analog signal for the corresponding levels in also can be during comparison.Thus, can constitute by the 1st type level elementary.Thus, the amplifying circuit that is arranged in parallel with A/D convertor circuit can be removed, the deterioration in characteristics of the output voltage range of this amplifying circuit can be prevented to result from.Though elementary owing to the maximum signal of input, so the easiest this deterioration in characteristics that causes, if the 1st type level can prevent this deterioration.

Can comprise also in multistage that output analog signal with the corresponding levels feeds back to the level in the input at the corresponding levels.Thus, 1 level can be repeatedly used, circuit area can be dwindled.

Also have, the combination in any of above inscape, or inscape of the present invention or show between method, device, the system etc. the scheme that displacement mutually forms also are effective as the solution of the present invention.

Execution mode

In will importing the AD converter that analog signal is divided into pipeline-type that multiple conversions is a digital signal or circular form, what constitute this transducer at different levelsly carries out 1 grade and amplifies or 2 grades of amplifications.In each embodiment of the 3rd following execution mode, the example of the AD converter that 1 grade of amplification and 2 grades of amplifications mix is described.At first, the 1 grade of amplification of present embodiment and the basic comprising and the elemental motion of 2 grades of amplifications are described as its prerequisite.

Figure 17 represents the basic comprising of 1 grade of amplification.Figure 17 represents to constitute 1 level of AD converter.In subtraction amplification circuit 3016, the analog signal Vin that is input to this grade is sampled.A/D convertor circuit 3012 is digital value with analog signal Vin with the conversion of resolution of stipulating.A/D convertor circuit 3012 is the high-speed types that possess a plurality of comparators (comparator).In these a plurality of comparators, be supplied to each reference voltage of the voltage of suitable LSB (Least Significant Bit).The analog signal of each comparator after with this reference voltage and above-mentioned sampling compares, and exports the signal of high/low level.

DA change-over circuit 3013 is converted to analog signal with the output of the comparator of A/D convertor circuit 3012.Subtraction amplification circuit 3016 deducts the output analog signal of DA change-over circuit 3013 from the analog signal Vin after the sampling, amplified by the magnification ratio of stipulating.Constituting under the situation of subtraction amplification circuit 3016, above-mentioned analog signal Vin is sampled by the capacitor on the input terminal that is connected this operational amplifier by single-ended switching capacity input operational amplifier.With the output analog signal of subtraction amplification circuit 3016 output analog signal Vout as the corresponding levels.

The action sequence of this grade then, is described.Figure 18 is the sequential chart of action example that is illustrated in the present embodiment of the circuit shown in Figure 17.In Figure 18, subtraction amplification circuit 3016 and A/D convertor circuit 3012 were sampled to the signal of input with the moment that switches to during automatic zero set during the amplification.Subtraction amplification circuit 3016 is to carry out the automatic zero set action between high period at clock signal clk, carries out subtraction and amplify between low period.Input analog signal Vin between high period, from high level to low level trailing edge, Vin samples to analog signal.Between low period, be transfused to the conversion specified data of DA change-over circuit 3013.

A/D convertor circuit 3012 compares action between the high period of clock signal clk, the output comparative result carries out the automatic zero set action between low period.In each comparator in A/D convertor circuit 3012 between low period input reference voltage, from the rising edge of low level, reference voltage is sampled to high level.Input analog signal Vin between high period.

DA change-over circuit 3013 becomes indeterminate state between the high period of clock signal clk, keep the conversion specified data between low period.To between low period, keep from the output of high level to the A/D convertor circuit 3012 of low level trailing edge.

Other the action sequence of this grade then, is described.Figure 19 is the sequential chart that is illustrated in the comparison example of the circuit shown in Figure 17.In Figure 19, this comparison example needs two clock signal clks.The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is frequencies of 2 times of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

Subtraction amplification circuit 3016 carries out subtraction and amplifies between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, carry out the automatic zero set action between the high period of this period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 subsequently.2nd clock signal clk 2 of subtraction amplification circuit 3016 between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 between high period to low level trailing edge, Vin samples to analog signal.The conversion specified data of input DA change-over circuit 3013 is transfused to analog signal Vin during above-mentioned automatic zero set during above-mentioned subtraction amplifies.Between low period, do not carry out t between dynamic stage that subtraction amplifies as not carrying out the automatic zero set action with the 2nd clock signal clk 2 between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 yet.

A/D convertor circuit 3012 carries out the automatic zero set action between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 and during this period between subsequently the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, is comparing action output comparative result between subsequently the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 during this period.In the moment identical moment of A/D convertor circuit 3012 to sample with 3016 couples of analog signal Vin of subtraction amplification circuit, Vin samples to analog signal.During this automatic zero set, input analog signal Vin in each comparator in this A/D convertor circuit 3012.The reference voltage of input regulation during above-mentioned comparison.

DA change-over circuit 3013 is unstable between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, keeps the conversion specified data between low period.In of the output of the 1st clock signal clk 1, should fixed data keep between low period from high level comparative result of definite A/D convertor circuit 3012 to low level trailing edge.

Thus, the comparison example produces in subtraction amplification circuit 3016 and does not carry out t between dynamic stage that automatic zero set also do not amplify.Its reason is that A/D convertor circuit 3012 samples to analog signal Vin with the identical moment with subtraction amplification circuit 3016.After promptly at the same time analog signal Vin being sampled, A/D convertor circuit 3012 can get started and reference voltage between comparison, corresponding therewith subtraction amplification circuit 3016 can not carry out subtraction and amplify before the determining of the translation data that finishes DA change-over circuit 3013.Thus, the comparison example must be by employed clock signal clk in the action sequence than Figure 18 the 2nd clock signal CLK2 control A/D convertor circuit 3012 and subtraction amplification circuit 3016 faster.

Corresponding therewith, the action example of Figure 18, the comparator of A/D convertor circuit 3012 is sampled to reference voltage, input analog signal Vin during comparison.Thus, subtraction amplification circuit 3016 need not accelerated the sampling time sequence of analog signal Vin, can set longlyer with moving example during the automatic zero set frequently.Simultaneously, also comparable comparison example is longer between the comparable period of A/D convertor circuit 3012.Thus, do not need to resemble yet the comparison example the 2nd clock signal clk 2 fast clock signal.

Figure 20 represents the basic comprising of 2 grades of amplifications.Figure 20 represents to constitute 1 level of AD converter.In the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 and A/D convertor circuit 3012, the analog signal Vin that is input to this grade is sampled.The analog signal Vin that the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 will have been sampled amplifies with the magnification ratio of regulation, outputs in subtraction circuit 3014 or the subtraction amplification circuit 3016.During the analog signal Vin maintenance regulation that perhaps will sample, output in subtraction circuit 3014 or the subtraction amplification circuit 3016.

The analog signal Vin that A/D convertor circuit 3012 will have been sampled is converted to digital value with the resolution of regulation.DA change-over circuit 3013 is converted to analog signal with the output of A/D convertor circuit 3012.At this moment, according to the magnification ratio of the 1st amplifying circuit 3011, Yi Bian amplify the output of A/D convertor circuit 3011, Yi Bian the analog signal of being converted to.This amplitude supplies to the reference voltage mobility scale on the A/D convertor circuit 3012 and supplies to the ratio between the reference voltage mobility scale on the DA change-over circuit 3013 and can change by adjustment.In addition, under the situation that DA change-over circuit 3013 is made of the array of capacitors type, also can change by the number of adjusting capacitor.

Subtraction circuit 3014 deducts the output analog signal of DA change-over circuit 3013 from the output analog signal of the 1st amplifying circuit 3011.The output analog signal sampling of 3015 pairs of subtraction circuits 3014 of the 2nd amplifying circuit is by the magnification ratio amplification of regulation.With the output analog signal of the 2nd amplifying circuit 3015 output analog signal Vout as the corresponding levels.Also have, adopt under the situation of subtraction amplification circuit 3016 replacing subtraction circuit 3014 and the 2nd amplifying circuit 3015, the output analog signal sampling of 3016 pairs the 1st amplifying circuits 3011 of subtraction amplification circuit carries out subtraction with the magnification ratio of stipulating and amplifies.

The action sequence of this grade then, is described.Figure 21 is the sequential chart that is illustrated in the action example of the circuit shown in Figure 20.In Figure 21, the 1st amplifying circuit 3011, analog signal Vin after amplifying sampling between the high period of clock signal clk, between low period, carry out the automatic zero set action, between low period, be transfused to analog signal Vin, from the rising edge of low level to high level, Vin samples to analog signal, is transfused to the reference voltage of regulation between high period.

A/D convertor circuit 3012 compares action output comparative result between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.In each comparator in A/D convertor circuit 3012 between low period input analog signal Vin, from the rising edge of low level to high level, Vin samples to analog signal.The reference voltage of input regulation between high period.

DA change-over circuit 3013 becomes indeterminate state between the high period of clock signal clk, keep the conversion specified data between low period.To between low period, keep from the output of high level to the A/D convertor circuit 3012 of low level trailing edge.

The 2nd amplifying circuit 3015 carries out the automatic zero set action between the high period of clock signal clk, amplify between low period.At clock signal clk from high level to low level trailing edge, the differential signal between the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 and the DA change-over circuit 3013 is sampled the reference voltage of input regulation between low period.In addition, under the situation that adopts subtraction amplification circuit 3016, subtraction amplification circuit 3016 carries out the automatic zero set action between the high period of clock signal clk, carries out subtraction and amplify between low period.Between high period, be transfused to the output analog signal of the 1st amplifying circuit 3011, from high level to low level trailing edge, to this output analog signal sampling.The conversion specified data of input DA change-over circuit 3013 between low period.

Thus, 2 grades of amplifications: simultaneously analog signal Vin is sampled at the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 and A/D convertor circuit 3012, A/D convertor circuit 3012 and analog signal Vin compare carry out switching motion during in, the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 keeps or amplified analog signal Vin.Therefore, the 2nd amplifying circuit 3015 can be sampled to the differential signal between the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 and the DA change-over circuit 3013 after the translation data of DA change-over circuit 3013 is determined, does not then produce t between dynamic stage.In addition, during the switching motion of A/D convertor circuit 3012, can reduce the magnification ratio of the 2nd amplifying circuit 3015 by the 1st amplifying circuit 3011 amplified analog signal Vin, can be with the 2nd amplifying circuit 3015 high speeds.

(the 1st embodiment of the 3rd execution mode)

Then, the 1st embodiment to the 3rd execution mode describes.Present embodiment is to swap out 4 by the A/D convertor circuit transfer at the 1st grade, and each circuit conversion goes out the example of the AD converter of the pipeline-type that 4 levels of two constitute in the 2nd～4 grade A/D convertor circuit.The 1st grade is to amplify in 1 step (step), and the 2nd, 3 grade is the formation of amplifying in 2 steps.

Figure 22 represents the formation of the AD converter in the present embodiment.In this AD converter, will import analog signal Vin and be input in the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 and the 1AD change-over circuit 3022.1AD change-over circuit 3022 is AD converter of high-speed type, and it is 4 that its resolution is promptly changed figure place.1AD change-over circuit 3022 will be imported analog signal Vin and be converted to digital value, take out high 4 (D9～D6).1DA change-over circuit 3023 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 1AD change-over circuit 3022 conversions.The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 deducts the output analog signal of 1DA change-over circuit 3023 from the analogue value Vin after the sampling, and is amplified to 2 times.

The output analog signal of the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 is outputed in the 3rd amplifying circuit 3027 and the 2AD change-over circuit 3028.The 3rd amplifying circuit 3027 is sampled in the identical moment with 2AD change-over circuit 3028.The analog signal sampling of 3027 pairs of inputs of the 3rd amplifying circuit is amplified to 2 times, outputs in the 2nd subtraction circuit 3030.The analog signal sampling of 3028 pairs of inputs of 2AD change-over circuit is converted to digital value, from a high position take out 5,6 (D5, D4).

Because the 2nd grade conversion figure place is two, original the 1st grade output essence should be amplified to 4 (2 2 powers) doubly.In the 1st grade, be amplified to 2 times by subtraction amplification circuit 3026.On this basis, if the reference voltage of the comparator in the 2AD change-over circuit 3028 is set at 1/2 of 1AD change-over circuit 3022, can realize above-mentioned essence 4 times.

2DA change-over circuit 3029 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 2AD change-over circuit 3028 conversions.At this moment, on one side the output of 2AD change-over circuit 3028 is amplified to 2 times, be converted to analog signal on one side.The 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3030 deducts the output analog signal of 2DA change-over circuit 3029 from the output analog signal of the 3rd amplifying circuit 3027.The 4th amplifying circuit 3031 is amplified to 2 times with the output analog signal of the 2nd subtraction circuit 3030.Also have, also can the 2nd subtraction circuit 3030 and the 4th amplifying circuit 3031 and adopt the 2nd one-piece type subtraction amplification circuit 3032.Thus, can be with the circuit area downsizing.

The output analog signal of the 4th amplifying circuit 3031 is input in the 5th amplifying circuit 3033 and the 3AD change-over circuit 3034.The 5th amplifying circuit 3033 is sampled by the identical moment with 3AD change-over circuit 3034.The analog signal sampling of 3033 pairs of inputs of the 5th amplifying circuit is amplified to 2 times, outputs in the 3rd subtraction circuit 3036.The analog signal sampling of 3034 pairs of inputs of 3AD change-over circuit is converted to digital value, takes out 7,8 (D3～D2) from a high position.

3DA change-over circuit 3035 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 3AD change-over circuit 3034 conversions.At this moment, on one side the output of 3AD change-over circuit 3034 is amplified to 2 times, be converted to analog signal on one side.The 3rd subtraction circuit 3036 deducts the output analog signal of 3DA change-over circuit 3035 from the output analog signal of the 5th amplifying circuit 3033.The 6th amplifying circuit 3037 is amplified to 2 times with the output analog signal of the 3rd subtraction circuit 3036.Also have, also can the 3rd subtraction circuit 3036 and the 6th amplifying circuit 3037 and adopt the 3rd one-piece type subtraction amplification circuit 3038.

The output analog signal of the 6th amplifying circuit 3037 is input in the 4AD change-over circuit 3039.The analog signal sampling of 3039 pairs of inputs of 4AD change-over circuit is converted to digital value, takes out 9,10 (D1～D0) from a high position.Thus, obtain 10 digital value by 4 levels.

Then, the action sequence to the AD converter in the present embodiment describes.Figure 23 is the sequential chart of the course of action of the AD converter in the expression present embodiment.The 1st grade action sequence at first, is described.The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 at clock signal clk from high level to low level trailing edge, analog signal Vin samples to input.The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 carries out the automatic zero set action between the high period of clock signal clk, deduct the output analog signal and the amplification of 1DA change-over circuit 23 between low period from the input analog signal Vin that has sampled.2AD change-over circuit 3028, is sampled to the reference voltage of regulation from the rising edge of low level to high level at clock signal clk.2AD change-over circuit 3028 compares action between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.To import analog signal Vin input at clock signal clk during to low level trailing edge from high level.1DA change-over circuit 3023 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of clock signal clk, become indeterminate state between high period.

The 2nd grade action sequence then, is described.The 3rd amplifying circuit 3027 and 2AD change-over circuit 3028 at clock signal clk from the rising edge of low level, to the output analog signal sampling of the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 to high level.The 3rd amplifying circuit 3027 amplifies the analog signal of having sampled between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.2AD change-over circuit 3028 compares action between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.2DA change-over circuit 3029 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of clock signal clk, become indeterminate state between high period.

The 4th amplifying circuit 3031 at clock signal clk from high level to low level trailing edge, the differential signal between the output analog signal of the output analog signal of the 3rd amplifying circuit 3027 and 2DA change-over circuit 3029 is sampled.The 4th amplifying circuit 3031 amplifies the analog signal of having sampled between the low period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between high period.Also have, under the situation that adopts the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3032, the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3032 at clock signal clk from high level to low level trailing edge, to the output analog signal sampling of the 3rd amplifying circuit 3027.The 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3032 between the low period of clock signal clk, deducts the output analog signal and the amplification of 2DA change-over circuit 3029 from the analog signal of having sampled, carry out the automatic zero set action between high period.

The action sequence of 3rd level then, is described.The 5th amplifying circuit 3033 and 3AD change-over circuit 3034 at clock signal clk from the rising edge of low level, to the output analog signal sampling of the 4th amplifying circuit 3031 to high level.The 5th amplifying circuit 3033 amplifies the analog signal of having sampled between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.3AD change-over circuit 3034 compares action between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.3DA change-over circuit 3035 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of clock signal clk, become indeterminate state between high period.

The 6th amplifying circuit 3037 at clock signal clk from high level to low level trailing edge, the differential signal between the output analog signal of the output analog signal of the 5th amplifying circuit 3033 and 3DA change-over circuit 3035 is sampled.The 6th amplifying circuit 3037 amplifies the analog signal of having sampled between the low period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between high period.Also have, under the situation that adopts the 3rd subtraction amplification circuit 3038, the 3rd subtraction amplification circuit 3038 at clock signal clk from high level to low level trailing edge, to the output analog signal sampling of the 5th amplifying circuit 3033.The 3rd subtraction amplification circuit 3038 is between the low period of clock signal clk, and the output analog signal that deducts 3DA change-over circuit 3035 from the analog signal of having sampled is also amplified, and carries out the automatic zero set action between high period.

And, the 4th grade 4AD change-over circuit 3039 at clock signal clk from the rising edge of low level, to the output analog signal sampling of the 6th amplifying circuit 3037 to high level.4AD change-over circuit 3039 compares action between the high period of clock signal clk, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.Thus, 4 A/ D convertor circuits 3022,3028,3034,3039 are realized pipeline processes by the switching motion that carries out different input analog signal Vin at same clock respectively.

Then, other the action sequence to the AD converter in the present embodiment describes.Figure 24 is the sequential chart of the course of action in the comparative example of the AD converter of expression in the present embodiment.Because the 2nd grade of later sequential is identical with the sequential of Figure 23, therefore only illustrate the 1st grade.Comparative example needs two clock signal clks.The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 2 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 at the 2nd clock signal clk 2 every 1 cycle from high level to low level trailing edge, analog signal Vin samples to input.The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 deducts the output analog signal of 1DA change-over circuit 3023 and amplifies from the input analog signal Vin that has sampled between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1.Carry out the automatic zero set action between the high period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1.Become between the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 and do not carry out t between dynamic stage that automatic zero set also do not amplify.

1AD change-over circuit 3022 is to import the identical moment in the moment that analog signal Vin samples with 3026 pairs of the 1st subtraction amplification circuits, and Vin samples to the input analog signal.1AD change-over circuit 3022 between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 and is during this period carrying out the automatic zero set action between subsequently the high period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, is comparing action output comparative result between subsequently the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 during this period.1DA change-over circuit 3023 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, become indeterminate state between high period.

Thus, comparative example produces in the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 and neither carries out automatic zero set and also do not carry out t between dynamic stage that subtraction amplifies.Its reason is because 1AD change-over circuit 3022 and the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 ordered pair analog signal Vin when identical samples.After promptly simultaneously analog signal Vin being sampled, can begin with the comparison of reference voltage correspondingly at once with 1AD change-over circuit 3022, the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 did not carry out subtraction and amplifies finished the determining of translation data by 1DA change-over circuit 3023 before.Thus, comparative example must be in action sequence than Figure 23 employed clock signal clk the 2nd clock signal clk 2 control 1AD change-over circuits 3022 and the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 faster.

Corresponding therewith, represented action example in Figure 23 is sampled input analog signal Vin during this comparison by 3022 pairs of reference voltages of 1AD change-over circuit.Thus, the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3026 becomes the sampling time sequence that need not accelerate analog signal Vin, can make during the automatic zero set longer than comparative example.Thus, do not need to resemble fast clock signal the 2nd clock signal clk 2 of comparison example yet.

Thus, according to present embodiment, the AD converter that can make 1 step amplifying stage and the 2 step pipeline-types that mix of amplifying stages do not produce t between dynamic stage during move.In addition, do not need to generate special the 2nd clock signal clk of 1 step amplifying stage control usefulness, can control all levels by identical clock signal clk.Also have,, the characteristic of AD converter integral body is improved by elementary the amplification by 1 step constituted.Promptly the signal of input is the signal of the maximum in the signal before connecting subtraction circuit in elementary.If as the amplification of 2 steps, the amplifying circuit in parallel with A/D convertor circuit is set, has the possibility of deterioration in characteristics so according to the output voltage range of this amplifying circuit.If reduce the supply voltage of amplifying circuit especially, this output voltage range narrows down so, and this is inclined to enhancing.

In addition, 2 steps amplified as mentioned above, and are parallel with the AD conversion of this grade, scalable input signal.Thus, can reduce the magnification ratio of the amplifying circuit in the 2nd step, can be with this amplifying circuit high speed.Therefore, can improve the frequency of clock signal clk self.Thus,, make that t does not produce between dynamic stage, can realize that characteristic improves and high speed two aspects according to present embodiment.

(the 2nd embodiment of the 3rd execution mode)

The 2nd embodiment of the 3rd execution mode goes on foot the prime transfer that is amplified in acyclic type by 1 to swap out 4, goes on foot in the back level that is amplified in circular form by 2 and changes out two at every turn, is undertaken 3 times by the back level, exports the example of the AD converter of 10 of totals.

Figure 25 represents the formation of AD converter in the present embodiment.In this AD converter, at first prime is described.To import analog signal Vin is input in 1AD change-over circuit 3042 and the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046.1AD change-over circuit 3042 is A/D convertor circuits of high-speed type, and it is 4 that its resolution is promptly changed figure place.3042 pairs of inputs of 1AD change-over circuit analog signal Vin samples, and is digital value with the conversion of signals after the sampling, takes out high 4 (D9～D6), output in the not shown encoder and 1DA change-over circuit 3043.1DA change-over circuit 3043 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 1AD change-over circuit 3042 conversions.3046 pairs of inputs of the 1st subtraction amplification circuit analog signal Vin samples, and the output analog signal from this input analog signal Vin deducts 1DA change-over circuit 3043 is amplified to 2 times.

Then, the back level is illustrated.The 1st switch SW 301 and the 2nd switch SW 302 are switches that alternate conduction is ended.In 301 conductings of the 1st switch SW, in the state that the 2nd switch SW 302 is ended, the analog signal of being imported by the 1st switch SW 301 that will be situated between from the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 of prime is input to the 3rd amplifying circuit 3047 and the 2AD change-over circuit 3048.2AD change-over circuit 3048 also is the A/D convertor circuit of high-speed type, and its resolution comprises that promptly redundant 1 figure place is 3.The reference voltage of the comparator in the 2AD change-over circuit 3048 is set at 1/2 of 1AD change-over circuit 3042.The output analog signal sampling of 3048 pairs the 1st subtraction amplification circuits 3046 of 2AD change-over circuit, with the conversion of signals after the sampling is digital value, take out 5,6 (D5, D4) from a high position, output in the not shown encoder and 2DA change-over circuit 3049.

2DA change-over circuit 3049 will be converted to the analogue value by the digital value of 2AD change-over circuit 3048 conversions.At this moment, this digital value is amplified to 2 times, is converted to the analogue value.The output analog signal sampling of 3047 pairs the 1st subtraction amplification circuits 3046 of the 3rd amplifying circuit is amplified to 2 times with the signal after the sampling and outputs in the 2nd subtraction circuit 3050.The 2nd subtraction circuit 3050 deducts the output analog signal of 2DA change-over circuit 3049 from the output analog signal of the 3rd amplifying circuit 3047, outputs in the 4th amplifying circuit 3051.

The 4th amplifying circuit 3051 is amplified to 2 times with the output analog signal of the 2nd subtraction circuit 3050.In this stage, the 1st switch SW 301 becomes the state that ends, and the 2nd switch SW 302 becomes the state of conducting.The output analog signal of the 4th amplifying circuit 3051 is situated between by the 2nd switch SW 302 to the 3rd amplifying circuit 3047 and 2AD change-over circuit 3048 feedbacks.Also have, the 2nd subtraction circuit 3050 and the 4th amplifying circuit 3051 also can adopt the 2nd one-piece type subtraction amplification circuit 3052.Below repeat above-mentioned processing.2DA change-over circuit 3049 from a high position take out 7,8 (D3, D2) and from a high position take out 9,10 (D1, D0).Thus, can obtain 10 digital value.Back level by circular form obtains 5～10 from a high position.

Then, the action sequence to AD converter in the present embodiment describes.Figure 26 is the sequential chart of the course of action of AD converter in the expression present embodiment.Below according to describing from scheming top-down order.3 signal waveforms are represented the 1st clock signal clk the 1, the 2nd clock signal clk 2 and switching signal CLKSW.The action of the 1st clock signal clk 1 control the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046,1AD change-over circuit 3042 and 1DA change-over circuit 3043.The action of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 controls the 3rd amplifying circuit the 3047, the 4th amplifying circuit 3051,2AD change-over circuit 3048 and 2DA change-over circuit 3049.Switching signal CLKSW is to the conducting of the 1st switch SW 301 and the 2nd switch SW 302 or by controlling.

The frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 3 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.The 2nd clock signal clk 2 also can generate with frequencys multiplication such as PLL based on the 1st clock signal clk 101.The 2nd clock signal clk 2, after the rising edge of its rising edge and the 1st clock signal clk 101 is synchronous, the trailing edge that the 2nd trailing edge then and the 1st clock signal clk 1 are followed is synchronous, and synchronous at the 2nd rising edge and the 1st rising edge that clock signal clk 1 is followed of following.Because the frequency of the 2nd clock signal clk 2 is 3 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1, after the speed of conversion processing of level also be 3 times of speed of conversion processing of prime.Because the precision of the simulation process of subtraction in more high-order conversion process or amplification etc. has very big influence to the conversion accuracy of integral body, so the prime that requires to take on this processing has suitable high accuracy.Therefore, in the formation of present embodiment, compare the back level that does not require processing accuracy, can improve its speed of conversion processing by the processing speed of prime with prime.

The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 is at the trailing edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1, and Vin samples to the input analog signal.The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 deducts the output analog signal and the amplification of 1DA change-over circuit 3043 from the analog signal Vin after the sampling between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1.Between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, carry out the automatic zero set action.1AD change-over circuit 3042 is sampled to the reference voltage of regulation at the rising edge of the 1st clock signal clk 1.1AD change-over circuit 3024 carries out switching motion output digital value D9～D6 between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.1DA change-over circuit 3013 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, become indeterminate state between high period.

The 1st switch SW 301 conducting when switching signal CLKSW is high level ends during for low level at switching signal CLKSW.The 2nd switch SW 302 conducting when switching signal CLKSW is low level ends during for high level at switching signal CLKSW.

The 3rd amplifying circuit 3047 and 2AD change-over circuit 3048 are at the rising edge of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, to the analog signal sampling of input.The 3rd amplifying circuit 3047 amplifies the analog signal of having sampled between the high period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, carry out the automatic zero set action between low period.2AD change-over circuit 3048 does not amplify during conversion lowest order D1, D0.The 4th amplifying circuit 3051 is at the 2nd clock signal clk 2 trailing edges, and the differential signal between the output analog signal of the output analog signal of the 3rd amplifying circuit 3047 and 2DA change-over circuit 3049 is sampled.The 4th amplifying circuit 3051 amplifies the analog signal of having sampled between the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, carry out the automatic zero set action between high period.Need not the 4th amplifying circuit 3051 and adopt under the situation of the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3052, the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3052 be at the trailing edge of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, to the output analog signal sampling of the 3rd amplifying circuit 3047.The 2nd subtraction amplification circuit 3052 deducts the output analog signal and the amplification of 2DA change-over circuit 3049 from the analog signal of having sampled between the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2.Between high period, carry out the automatic zero set action.2AD change-over circuit 3,048 half clock period of the next one behind conversion D1, D0 does not amplify.

2AD change-over circuit 3048 is at the rising edge of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, to the analog signal sampling of input.2AD change-over circuit 3048 carries out switching motion between the high period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, output comprises 3 of redundant digit amount, carries out the automatic zero set action between low period.2DA change-over circuit 3049 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of the 2nd clock signal clk 2, become indeterminate state between high period.When being output as D1, D0,2AD change-over circuit 3048 do not carry out switching motion.

It during the automatic zero set of the 1st subtraction amplification circuit the 3046, the 3rd amplifying circuit the 3047, the 4th amplifying circuit 3051,1AD change-over circuit 3042 and 2AD change-over circuit 3048 state during the signal of input is sampled.As shown in the figure, 2AD change-over circuit 3048 is during conversion process D5, D4 and D3, D2, and 1AD change-over circuit 3042 carries out conversion process to the input analog signal Vin of then input simultaneously.According to above-mentioned pipeline processes, as AD converter integral body with the 1st clock signal clk 1 as benchmark can 1 cycle the digital value of 10 of 1 outputs.

Then, other action sequence to the AD converter in the present embodiment describes.Figure 27 is the sequential chart of the course of action in the comparative example of the AD converter of expression in the present embodiment.Because the sequential of back level is identical with the sequential of Figure 26, therefore prime only is described.Comparative example also needs the 3rd clock signal clk 3.The frequency of the 3rd clock signal clk 3 is 2 times of frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1.

The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 is at the trailing edge every 1 cycle of the 3rd clock signal clk 3, and Vin samples to the input analog signal.The 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 deducts the output analog signal of 1DA change-over circuit 3043 from the input analog signal Vin that has sampled between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, amplify.Carry out the automatic zero set action between the high period of the 3rd clock signal clk 3 between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1.Between the low period of the 3rd clock signal clk 3 in will be between the high period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 as not carrying out t between dynamic stage that automatic zero set do not amplify.

1AD change-over circuit 3042 is to import the identical moment in the moment that analog signal Vin samples with 3046 pairs of the 1st subtraction amplification circuits, and Vin samples to the input analog signal.1AD change-over circuit 3042 between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1 and is during this period carrying out the automatic zero set action between subsequently the high period of the 3rd clock signal clk 3, is comparing action output comparative result between subsequently the low period of the 3rd clock signal clk 3 during this period.1DA change-over circuit 3043 keeps the conversion specified data between the low period of the 1st clock signal clk 1, become indeterminate state between high period.

Thus, the comparison example produces in the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 and does not carry out automatic zero set and also do not carry out t between dynamic stage that subtraction amplifies.Its reason is that 1AD change-over circuit 3042 and the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 ordered pair analog signal Vin when identical samples.After promptly simultaneously analog signal Vin being sampled, get started with the comparison of reference voltage corresponding with 1AD change-over circuit 3042, the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 can not carry out subtraction and amplify before finishing determining of translation data by 1DA change-over circuit 3043.Thus, comparative example must be by than the 1st clock signal clk that has used in the action sequence of Figure 26 the 3rd clock signal clk 3 control faster 1AD change-over circuits 3042 and the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046.

Corresponding therewith,, sample input analog signal Vin during this comparison in the action example shown in Figure 26 by 3042 pairs of reference voltages of 1AD change-over circuit.Thus, the 1st subtraction amplification circuit 3046 need not accelerated the sampling time sequence of analog signal Vin, can make during the automatic zero set longer than comparative example.Therefore, do not need to resemble fast clock signal the 3rd clock signal clk 3 of comparison example.

Thus, according to present embodiment, can make AD converter that 2 step amplifying stages of 1 step amplifying stage and circular form of acyclic type mix do not produce t between dynamic stage during move.In addition, can in the amplification of 1 step, control acyclic type level by 1 the 1st clock signal clk.And elementary by constituting by the amplification of 1 step, the characteristic of AD converter integral body is improved.So promptly be input to elementary signal because be that the preceding signal of feeding subtraction circuit is maximum signal.Resemble the sort of amplifying circuit in parallel of 2 steps amplification if be provided with, have the possibility of deterioration in characteristics so according to the output voltage range of this amplifying circuit with A/D convertor circuit.If reduce the supply voltage of amplifying circuit especially, this output voltage range narrows down so, and this is inclined to enhancing.

In addition, 2 steps amplified as mentioned above, and are parallel with the AD conversion of this grade, scalable input signal.Thus, can reduce the magnification ratio of the amplifying circuit in the 2nd step, can be with this amplifying circuit high speed.Therefore, can improve the frequency of the 1st clock signal clk 1 and the 2nd clock signal clk 2 self.Thus,, make that t does not produce between dynamic stage, can realize that characteristic improves and high speed two aspects according to present embodiment.

(the 3rd embodiment of the 3rd execution mode)

The 3rd embodiment of the 3rd execution mode is following example: the AD converter that further adds the level that 1 step amplified on the AD converter of the 2nd embodiment of present embodiment, swap out 4 by the 1st grade of transfer of amplifying in 1 step, the 2nd grade of transfer of amplifying in 1 step swaps out 2, in the amplification of 2 steps,, add up to the AD converter of 12 of outputs by each two conversions of the 3rd level of circular form 3 times.

Figure 28 represents the formation of the AD converter among the 3rd embodiment of the 3rd execution mode.The explanation of the 2nd embodiment of the basic and present embodiment of the 2nd grade of later explanation is roughly the same.But difference is that the 2nd grade conversion figure place becomes 2 from 4 of the prime of the 2nd embodiment of present embodiment.In addition, identical if the A/D convertor circuit reference voltage of the reference voltage of the 2nd grade A/D convertor circuit and 3rd level is set to, the 2nd grade magnification ratio becomes 4 times so as shown in figure 28.And explanation to the prime of additional the 1st grade the 2nd embodiment that can directly adopt present embodiment.In addition, action sequence is also basic identical with the sequential chart shown in Figure 26.The 1st grade A/D convertor circuit 3062, DA change-over circuit 3063 and subtraction amplification circuit 3066 are by 1 control of the 1st clock signal clk.Each composed component of the 2nd grade also can also can be controlled by the 2nd clock signal clk 2 by 1 control of the 1st clock signal clk.

Thus, according to present embodiment, two levels that 1 step of acyclic type is amplified and the AD converter that the circular form level mixes in the amplification of 2 steps are moved not produce t between dynamic stage.Elementary by constituting in addition by the amplification of 1 step, the characteristic of AD converter integral body is improved.2 grades of amplifications can make the whole high speed of AD converter as mentioned above in addition.Thus,, make that t does not produce between dynamic stage, can realize that characteristic improves and high speed two aspects according to present embodiment.

More than, with embodiment present embodiment has been described.This embodiment is an illustration, in the combination of its each inscape or various processes various variation is arranged.In addition, above-mentioned variation also in the scope of present embodiment, can understand by this some colleague's those of ordinary skill.

The AD conversion figure place of being put down in writing in the foregoing description of present embodiment and its distribute, the parameters such as magnification ratio of amplifying circuit only are examples, and these parameters also can adopt other numerical value in variation.In addition, progression, circular form progression and the acyclic type progression of the progression of the progression of AD converter integral body, the amplification of 1 step, the amplification of 2 steps can be set arbitrarily.

Claims (6)

1. analog to digital converter, will importing analog signal, to be divided into multiple conversions be digital value, it is characterized in that,

Have a plurality of levels, its analog signal conversion with input is the digital value of regulation figure place;

More than one level in described a plurality of level is to be input to the level that analog signal at the corresponding levels is amplified by 1 amplifier element;

Described amplifier element is the 1st subtraction amplification circuit, the 1st subtraction amplification circuit deducts from the analog signal that this has been sampled and will be converted to the signal of the analogue value again by the switched digital value of the corresponding levels and amplify being input to analog signal sampling at the corresponding levels and keeping;

The level more than 1 of other in described a plurality of level is to be input to the level that analog signal at the corresponding levels is amplified by a plurality of amplifier elements;

1 interior amplifier element of described a plurality of amplifier element is the sampling hold circuit to being input to analog signal sampling at the corresponding levels and keeping, or the amplifying circuit to being input to analog signal sampling at the corresponding levels and amplifying with the magnification ratio of stipulating;

The amplifier element of other in described a plurality of amplifier element is the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit, and the 2nd subtraction amplification circuit deducts from the output analog signal of described sampling hold circuit or described amplifying circuit and will be converted to the signal of the analogue value again by the switched digital value of the corresponding levels and amplify.

2. according to the analog to digital converter described in the claim 1, it is characterized in that,

Described the 1st subtraction amplification circuit, synchronous for the analog signal that will be input to the corresponding levels carries out digital translation with sampling time sequence, this analog signal of Direct Sampling.

3. according to the analog to digital converter described in claim 1 or 2, it is characterized in that,

The level that comprises described the 1st subtraction amplification circuit is elementary.

4. according to the analog to digital converter described in claim 1 or 2, it is characterized in that,

Arbitrary number of level in described a plurality of level is the level that the output analog signal of the corresponding levels is fed back to the circular form in the input at the corresponding levels.

5. according to the analog to digital converter described in claim 1 or 2, it is characterized in that,

Described the 1st subtraction amplification circuit behind the analog signal sampling to described input, is determining that the digital value by described conversion at the corresponding levels kept at least before the conversion of the analogue value.

6. according to the analog to digital converter described in claim 1 or 2, it is characterized in that, described the 1st subtraction amplification circuit during than automatic zero set longer during in amplify.

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