Temperature Sensitive Behavioral Modeling of Analog to Digital Converters

Author

William Norton II, University of TennesseeFollow

Date of Award

12-2019

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Electrical Engineering

Major Professor

Benjamin J. Blalock

Committee Members

Amir Sadovnik, Nicole McFarlane

Abstract

Using commercial analog to digital converters (ADCs), especially outside their designed operating temperature range, is inherently risky and device performance inherently uncertain. Current methods of verification rely on expensive, time-consuming characterization procedures. A behavioral model capturing expected device performance, especially one which can be applied without testing, could enable system engineers to quickly downselect components for use within a system. To this end, a behavioral ADC model is described, tested and validated against measured performance.

Recommended Citation

Norton, William II, "Temperature Sensitive Behavioral Modeling of Analog to Digital Converters. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2019.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/5490