What is Missing code?

A defect in which an ADC never outputs a particular code no matter how the input varies. It occurs when DNL reaches −1 LSB.

Field: AD/DA conversion

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Questions that mention Missing code (2)

  1. Which correctly describes the differential nonlinearity (DNL) of an AD converter?
  2. What is the AD converter defect called in which a certain output code never appears no matter how the input changes?

Related terms

DNL (differential nonlinearity) INL (integral nonlinearity) Aliasing Delta-sigma ADC ENOB (effective number of bits) Flash ADC Jitter Noise shaping Nyquist frequency Oversampling

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