Delta-Sigma Data Converters : Theory, Design, and Simulation

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Summary: excellent book
Review: a good book for sigma delta modulator design. a lot of deep insight.

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Summary: Good Theoretical Book...
Review: Delta-Sigma data converters have brought up so many excitements and expectations in the signal processing (both analog and digital) world. Nowadays, the progressive evolution of wide-band Delta-Sigma modulators is promoting the applications in the RF domain. Inherently offering more flexibility and programmability into data acquisition hardware, Delta-Sigma modulators are likely to dominate the so called "soft-radio" applications.

This is a good theoretical book on Delta-Sigma data converters. I believe the reader will be impressed by the sense of accuracy and the detail-oriented style that this book has delivered. Obviously, do not expect easy reading here, since it is theoretical.

Question: How do I enjoy reading this book?
Answer: It really depends who you are:

(1) If you're an undergraduate EE who wonderfully believe in yourself: Go ahead and read this book, but make sure you have Orfanidis' "Introduction to signal processing" and a piece of any analog circuit design textbook to use as the back-ups;

(2) If you're a graduate EE who is interested in Delta-Sigma data converters: Definitely a must-read, and remember to use your unversity's library card;

(3) If you're an analog circuit designer who unfortuantely has very little time spent on literature reading: Read with cautions, don't let yourself be overwhelmed by the terms and glossaries. If you start to feel that the book is too time-consuming after the first four chapters, I suggest you to get Johns and Martin's book and jump into Chap. 14 directly;

(4) If you're a mixed-signal test engineer who would like to find some set-up and measurement examples by reading this book: You'll probabaly be disappointed;

(5) If you're a RF IC designer who is working on IF sampling through the use of a Delta-Sigma bandpass converter: There is one chapter offering an overview of bandpass modulators. However, for recent technology updates, you'd better stick to I3E journals or conference papers;

(6) If you are a I/O designer who is interested to see what Delta-Sigma modulators can do for you PWM controller systems: You may be able to convince yourself that a fully digital modualtor is still your only choice, by reading this book;

(7) If you are a PLL designer who is looking for a good Delta-Sigma modulator for your fractional-N synthesizer: You will probably forget your synthesizer when you start reading this book;

(8) If you are an EE professor who got this book from a fellow professor: You will find some viewpoints are pleasantly controversial, and sometimes even as "definition without proof", but in the end, you will kindly lend it to your graduate students;

(9) If you are a system engineer who likes to run every single equation in MATLAB or C: There are some good examples available, and some long math;

(10) If you are a CAD developer who is designing a simulation tool for Delta-Sigma modulators: Chap.14 and the Internet.

Finally, if you are a freshman who needs a cool name for your Fraternity House...

Recommended Chapters: 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13.

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Summary: Comment to review from Cambridge
Review: I just wanted to say, please ignore the previous review (from Cambridge). A good designer needs also a good theoretical base. One chapter might go a bit far but it's only one of many! It is indeed a true compendium!

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Summary: A comprehensive discussion of issues in sigma delta mod.
Review: This is the only book I know of that gives such a thorough discussion on the state of the art in sigma delta modulation, including design tips and insight into the authors' own experiences. A necessity for anyone considering the design of a high-order modulator. It is not an introductory text, and does assume basic knowledge in signal processing and A/D conversion in general.

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Summary: An entirely mathematical description of the subject
Review: This seems to have been written by experts in the field, FOR experts in the field. Takes a highly mathematical approach to the subject, the supporting text seems to only describe the mathematical derivations. This book would probably be fine for academic environments where the need for practical and 'real world' implementation issues, is unnecessary. For design engineers wishing to explore this field it is unhelpful and frustrating to read, for as soon as the mathematical analysis is complete the text moves to another subject. Text descriptions (in plain English) of the concepts that underpin the principles would be helpful, this is a difficult subject at best, there seems no sense in confounding the situation further with books like this !