Methods of identification and correction of test signal imperfections used for testing ADC dynamic parameters

In the field of analog-to-digital converter (ADC) testing many types of test signals are applied for the evaluation of ADC dynamic parameters. The research introduced in this thesis is focused on the standardized and most common test signal—sine wave. Several possible imperfections of this signal are analyzed and, if necessary, their correction or an alternative method described. In addition, test systems of several European laboratories are compared because of the portability of results of ADC testing. For this purpose a new transportable high-stable reference ADC device was designed and the first prototype made.