摘要:
In a cyclic averaging analog to digital converter, reference voltages having a plurality of levels, each of which is inputted to one of a plurality of comparators in a flash type analog to digital converter, are shifted cyclically by a small voltage, and the outputs of the flash type analog to digital converter are added for every shift cycle in order to obtain an output digital signal. The outputs of a voltage dividing circuit provide the reference voltages with N levels, the levels differing cyclically by a small voltage. The N reference voltages are divided into groups, each of which consists of M elements N/M, switches are provided each of which selects one of the reference voltages one after another for an associated group N/M reference voltages are thus selected by these switches and are supplied to the comparators.
摘要:
Disclosed is a parallel analog-to-digital converter in which a plurality of comparators are divided into a plurality of groups each consisting of a predetermined number of comparators, and outputs of at least these comparators belonging to the same group are added in an analog or digital fashion. Whether or not the result of addition of the outputs of the comparators exceeds a predetermined threshold level is decided in an analog or digital fashion so as to determine high-order and low-order bits of a digital output signal of the converter on the basis of the result of decision.
摘要:
In a two-step parallel analog to digital converter of the type in which a first flash-type A/D converter determines the upper significant bits of a digital signal output having a desired number of bits and after a quantizing error of the first flash-type A/D converter has been determined from the difference between a value obtained by reconverting the upper significant bits to an analog value and the input analog value a second flash-type A/D converter subjects the quantizing error to A/D conversion to determine a digital output of the remaining lower significant bits, a gain correcting circuit is additionally provided to automatically establish a gain of a D/A converter for reconverting the upper significant bits to an analog value on the basis of a reference voltage applied to the first flash-type A/D converter. Moreover, a reference voltage generating circuit is additionally provided to establish upper and lower reference voltages of a second flash-type A/D converter for determining lower significant bits on the basis of the step voltage of the DAC output.
摘要:
In an analog-to-digital converter of a parallel comparison type having a plurality of comparators for comparing an analog input voltage with different reference voltages and converting a comparison result into a digital output by means of an encoder, a plurality of comparators each having a different input dynamic range are used to widen the analog input voltage range up to the power source range of positive and negative voltages.
摘要:
A parallel (flashed) type analog-to-digital converter is provided which is fabricated on a single integrated-circuit chip. An input analog voltage is compared with respective reference voltages by a number of comparators. A change position of an output pattern (for example, a thermometer format signal) of the comparators is detected by a number of exclusive OR circuits. The exclusive OR circuits are grouped into several groups, and in each group, the output transistors of respective exclusive OR circuits are connected to separate bit lines. Several sets of separate bit lines are connected to one set of output bit lines through emitter followers or diodes so that parasitic capacitances related to the output transistors are reduced.
摘要:
A radiation detection circuit integrates output currents of a plurality of X-ray CT scanner radiation detectors, which are combinations of scintillators and photodiodes, during a short period to convert them to charge information in order to collect data for reproducing a tomogram. A current amplifier is connected to the output terminal of the photo-diode, and an output current of the current amplifier is charged in an integration capacitor. In this manner, the radiation detection circuit enables reduction of the measurement period.
摘要:
A binary digital full adder as a component element of a digital circuit receives three binary signals including two input signals and a carry-in from the lower digit. The adder comprises a four-state logic converter for adding together the three binary signals in terms of current addition to convert the sum into a four-state logic signal, and an encoder for deciding a four-state logic level to encode it into a binary sum and a carry-out.
摘要:
A magnetic disk device including a disk, a spindle motor, a base for supporting the spindle motor and the disk, a slider includes a head element. The device also includes an actuator including arms for supporting the slider and a coil of a voice coil motor for rotating the arms, wherein a first natural bending frequency of the coil is less than a first natural bending frequency of the arms.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide a magnetic disk device which improves the shielding function for the magnetic heads while maintaining a form factor having an inexpensive constitution. In one embodiment, a magnetic disk device comprises a rotary disk-type magnetic disk; a magnetic head for recording or reproducing information; a magnetic head support mechanism for supporting the magnetic head; a shroud having an opening in which the magnetic head support mechanism is inserted, and surrounding the outer circumference of the magnetic disk; and a housing. The housing includes a base and a cover, and accommodates the magnetic disk, the magnetic head, the magnetic head support mechanism and the shroud. The base is constituted by using a nonmagnetic material and the shroud is constituted by using a magnetic material.
摘要:
Embodiments of present invention help to realize a highly reliable magnetic disk drive by preventing a positional displacement between a magnetic head and a target track by decreasing restricting forces that a cover exerts on a base when the temperature is increased. According to one embodiment, a base is formed by aluminum die casting, has a concave, rectangular parallelepiped shape, and is formed with step portions at the four corners. A cover is a flat plate of stainless steel or iron. Four corner portions of the cover are bent to form step portions. The cover is fixed to the base at the four corners with bolts at two side positions (six positions in total). A gasket is inserted at that time to enhance the sealing performance. Since the gasket is a member like a rubber packing, it is necessary to press the gasket with the flat portions of the base and the cover To this end, the gasket is placed on top of the base step portions and the connection between the cover and the base at the four corners is made under the base step portions.