Sigma-delta converters are gradually becoming more common in audio systems. Nevertheless, classical-type D/A converters based on binary weighting networks are often still preferred. One of their advantages is significantly lower high-frequency noise energy. However, they normally suffer from static linearity errors, especially zero-crossing error. A new method for linearization of all bits in a consumer D/A converter results in a nearly perfect converter with performance close to true 20 bit. The method and the achieved results are presented.

Authors: Knudsen, Niels O.; Moriat, Alain
Affiliations: microLEX systems, Denmark; Danmarks Radio, Denmark(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 98 (February 1995) Paper Number: 3966
Publication Date: February 1, 1995
Subject: Audio Electronics

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