ADC的各项参数定义.doc

ADC的各项参数定义：Parameter DefinitionsIntegral Nonlinearity (INL)Integral nonlinearity is the deviation of the values on anactual transfer function from a straight line. For theMAX1209, this straight line is between the end points ofthe transfer function, once offset and gain errors havebeen nullified. INL deviations are measured at everystep of the transfer function and the worst-case deviationis reported in the Electrical Characteristics table.Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)Differential nonlinearity is the difference between anactual step width and the ideal value of 1 LSB. A DNLerror specification of less than 1 LSB guarantees nomissing codes and a monotonic transfer function. Forthe MAX1209, DNL deviations are measured at everystep of the transfer function and the worst-case deviationis reported in the Electrical Characteristics table.Offset ErrorOffset error is a figure of merit that indicates how wellthe actual transfer function matches the ideal transferfunction at a single point. Ideally the midscaleMAX1209 transition occurs at 0.5 LSB above midscale.The offset error is the amount of deviation between themeasured midscale transition point and the ideal midscaletransition point.Gain ErrorGain error is a figure of merit that indicates how well theslope of the actual transfer function matches the slopeof the ideal transfer function. The slope of the actualtransfer function is measured between two data points:positive full scale and negative full scale. Ideally, thepositive full-scale MAX1209 transition occurs at 1.5LSBs below positive full scale, and the negative fullscaletransition occurs at 0.5 LSB above negative fullscale. The gain error is the difference of the measuredtransition points minus the difference of the ideal transitionpoints.Small-Signal Noise Floor (SSNF)Small-signal noise floor is the integrated noise and distortionpower in the Nyquist band for small-signalinputs. The DC offset is excluded from this nois