Systematic high-level design of a fifth order Continuous-Time CRFF Delta Sigma ADC

TL;DR

This paper introduces a systematic high-level design model using MATLAB for synthesizing and simulating a fifth order Continuous-Time Delta Sigma ADC, specifically targeting energy measurement in particle detection systems.

Contribution

It presents a novel MATLAB-based design and simulation framework integrated into a graphical toolbox for complex Continuous-Time Delta Sigma ADCs.

Findings

Successful synthesis of a fifth order CT Delta Sigma ADC for 10-bit ENOB

Simulation results demonstrate robustness against fabrication process variations

The design approach facilitates energy-efficient particle detection systems

Abstract

In this paper we present the development of a Systematic high level design model based on MATLAB scripts. It is integrated into a graphical behavioral model toolbox for the synthesis and simulation of a Continuous-Time Delta Sigma ADC. For this, we decided to use a Model-based design approach which it is adopted to address problems associated with designing complex control and signal processing systems such as the case of Continuous-Time Delta Sigma ADC. The goal of our study is the design of a 10 bit ENOB ADC for energy measurement systems used in particle identification through a new generation of detectors based on diamond. Results of the synthesis of a proposed fifth order Continuous-Time Delta Sigma ADC modulator for 10-bit ENOB ADC based on a Cascaded Resonators Feedforward architecture and simulations of the dispersion of its components (due to fabrication process) using the proposed tool are demonstrated and discussed.