Continuous-time DSPs, analog/digital computers and other mixed-domain circuits

This paper reviews our recent research, involving circuits and systems which mix domains traditionally kept separate. Several examples are given, including continuous-time digital signal processors and mixed analog/digital computers. It is argued that by mixing domains one can have advantages which would not otherwise be possible.

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