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Journal Article

An 18-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converter for High-Performance Digital Audio Applications

Authors: Halbert, Joel M.; Shill, Mark A.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 36 · Issue 6 · pp. 469–480 · June 1988

Abstract

Design and implementation details of a new 18-bit digital-to-analog converter are presented. The device is suitable for digital audio applications requiring an unusually large dynamic range, low wide-band noise, high speed, and low distortion. Key design considerations include careful management of thermal effects, a low-glitch switching architecture, and isolation of parasitic noise sources.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
36
Issue
6
Pages
469–480
Publication date
June 6, 1988
Affiliation
Burr-Brown Corporation, Tucson, AZ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article