Learn how to harness the power of delta-sigma data converters Understanding Delta-Sigma Data Converters brings readers a clearunderstanding of the principles of delta-sigma (DeltaSigma)converter operation--analog to digital and digital to analog. Itintroduces the best computer-aided analysis and design techniquesavailable. With an understanding of the great versatility of theDeltaSigma converter, readers can apply their new knowledge to awide variety of applications, including digital telephony, digitalaudio, wireless and wired communications, medical electronics, andindustrial and scientific instrumentation. The authors make thematerial accessible to all design engineers by focusing ondeveloping an understanding of the physical operation rather thangetting mired in complex mathematical treatments andderivations. Written for entry-level readers, the publication has a natural flowthat begins with basic concepts, enabling the readers to develop asolid foundation for the book's more complex material. The text,therefore, starts with a general introduction to the DeltaSigmaconverter, including a brief historical overview to place it incontext. Next, the publication introduces the first-orderDeltaSigma modulator, covering oversampling, noise-shaping,decimation filtering and other key concepts. Then, using thefirst-order modulator as a foundation, second and higher-ordermodulators are presented and analyzed. Finally, the authors delveinto implementation considerations and present several designexamples using the Delta-Sigma Toolbox. Everything needed to facilitate quick comprehension and helpreaders apply their newly learned principles is provided:Simplifiedmethods to understand complicated concepts such as spectralestimation and switched noiseReferences that lead to in-depthanalysis of specialized topicsFigures and charts that illustratecomplex design issuesConclusion section at the end of each chapterthat highlights the key pointsReference manual for the Delta-SigmaToolbox, along with numerous practical examples that illustrate theuse of the Toolbox This is essential reading for all design engineers who want tolearn and fully harness the powerful capabilities of DeltaSigmadata converters. Upper-level undergraduates and graduate studentswill find the book's logical organization and clear style, coupledwith numerous practical examples, a great entry into the field.