Error in the estimation of transition voltages with the standard histogram test of ADCs

Abstract In this paper we address the use of overdrive in the standard histogram test of analog to digital converters. The error in the estimation of the transition voltages due to the presence of additive noise is calculated and expressions for the minimum amount of overdrive required are presented. A comparison with previously published work is carried out.

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