An 8-Bit Fractional-Order Sigma-Delta Modulator Based on Unity STF Architecture

Ahmed M. Hassanein, Bo Wang, Amine Bermak

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Abstract

This work introduces a new type of continuoustime (CT) Sigma-Delta modulator (SDM): the fractional-order type. A fractional-order band-pass filter (BPF) is realized in a feedforward SDM architecture with a unity signal transfer function (STF) using a half-order element. The noise transfer function (NTF) exhibits a shaping of 10 dB slope for the out-ofband spectrum. This will relax digital domain processing while achieving 53.9 dB signal-to-noise-and-distortion ratio (SNDR) and 8.6 effective number of bits (ENOB). This work proves the capabilities and potential of using fractional-order filters in the SDM loops, such as achieving notch noise shaping using only two single-element transfer functions. Theoretical and simulation results on MATLAB using the SIMSIDES toolbox match the results from a Field-programmable Analog Array (FPAA).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 International Conference on Microelectronics, ICM 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350379396
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Dec 2024
Event2024 International Conference on Microelectronics, ICM 2024 - Doha, Qatar
Duration: 14 Dec 202417 Dec 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Microelectronics, ICM
ISSN (Print)2332-7014

Conference

Conference2024 International Conference on Microelectronics, ICM 2024
Country/TerritoryQatar
CityDoha
Period14/12/2417/12/24

Keywords

  • ADC
  • band-pass filter
  • FPAA
  • fractional-order
  • noise-shaping
  • sigma-delta

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