An 11-bit 160-MS/s Non-binary C-based SAR ADC with a Partially Monotonic Switching Scheme

Abstract

—This work proposes a single-channel 11-bit successive-approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with an operating speed of 160-MS/s based on a non-binary digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for settling error correction. In the proposed DAC, a non-binary-weighted structure with redundancy is employed for the upper 8-bit capacitor array to reduce the residual voltage settling time requirement, facilitating high-speed operation. The remaining 3-bit capacitor array is composed of three unit capacitors, which are attached to the fractional reference voltages generated from a resistor string (R-string). The proposed partially monotonic switching scheme reduces the switching power consumption and the common-mode voltage variations of the DAC output voltage. The proposed 3D-encapsulated capacitor layout reduces the interference of adjacent signals while securing the high linearity of capacitors. Implemented in a 28 nm CMOS, the proposed ADC consumes 1.67 mW of power with a 1.0 V supply voltage and occupies an active area of 0.026 mm 2