Multi-Histogram ADC BIST System for ADC Linearity Testing

被引:4
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作者
Chan, Koay Soon [1 ]
Nordin, Nuzrul Fahmi [1 ]
Chan, Kim Chon [1 ]
Lok, Terk Zyou [1 ]
Yong, Chee Wai [1 ]
机构
[1] Marvell Semicond Sdn Bhd, George Town, Malaysia
关键词
Built-in Self-test; ADC BIST; ADC linearity test; Histogram testing; Triangle wave;
D O I
10.1109/ATS.2013.47
中图分类号
TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
This paper describes an ADC BIST system that utilizes a modified linear ramp histogram approach to test the linearity of an ADC with 10 bits of resolution on a System-On-Chip (SoC). The system tests the differential non-linearity (DNL) and Integral Non-linearity (INL) of an ADC. The ADC is tested in sections using a small amplitude triangle wave which is generated by charging and discharging an on-chip capacitor. This is an alternative solution to test an ADC when ADC-DAC loopback testing is not feasible. Both the ADC and BIST are designed in the 40nm process node. Simulation results show that the BIST is capable of testing a 10-bit ADC.
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页码:213 / 214
页数:2
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