A 10-bit 25Msps Pipeline ADC for Companding Baseband Processing in Wireless Application

A pipelined ADC core consumes 28mW with 60.3dB SNDR, 78dB SFDR and 76dB IMD3 is obtained. Combined with expander, extra 12dB DR is achieved with equal dynamic performance because companding takes place. Compared to conventional baseband interface, power dissipation is reduced by a factor of 3.3.