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Toward the 24-bit DAC: Novel Noise-Shaping Topologies Incorporating Correction for the Nonlinearity in a PWM Output Stage

Authors: Craven, Peter

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 41 · Issue 5 · pp. 291–313 · May 1993

Abstract

Possible means are discussed to achieve a DAC with performance close to 24 bit, focusing on an oversampled pulse-width-modulation (PWM) design. It is explained that, at this level of performance, correction for the intrinsic PWM nonlinearity must be integrated with the noise shaping. A design is presented for a suitable nonlinear noise shaper with a theoretical performance in the region of 26 bit.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
41
Issue
5
Pages
291–313
Publication date
May 6, 1993
Affiliation
B&W Loudspeakers Ltd., Steyning, W. Sussex, UK. (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article