Random noise test of ADCs with a sinusoidal stimulus

Francisco André Corrêa Alegria *

Instituto Superior Técnico, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Lisbon and Instituto de Telecomunicações, Av. Rovisco Pais, 11049-001 Lisbon, Portugal.
 
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2023, 09(01), 220–227.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2023.9.1.0166
Publication history: 
Received on 20 April 2023; revised on 30 May 2023; accepted on 02 June 2023
 
Abstract: 
The recommended random noise test for analogue to digital converters (ADCs), as stated in the IEEE 1057 Standard for Digitizing Waveform Recorders, suggests the utilization of a triangular signal as the stimulus for the ADC under examination. However, we will demonstrate that an alternative option of employing a sinusoidal stimulus signal is equally feasible. This substitution provides enhanced flexibility during the testing process and enables the utilization of sine fitting algorithms.
 
Keywords: 
Analogue to Digital Converter; Random Noise Test; Sine Wave
 
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