High Speed Data Converters and New Telecommunication Needs

Recent technology improvements are leading to significant advances in telecommunications. New sub-micron technologies allow us to design high speed digital processors and high-speed, high-resolution data converters. These basic components push the analog-digital border close to the antenna and favor the implementation of complex digital algorithms. Various system architectures are examined and key data converter specifications are established. Then, the design techniques and the linearization methods that make possible the implementation of the required specifications are discussed.