Józef Kalisz 2004 Metrologia 41 17 doi:10.1088/0026-1394/41/1/004
Józef Kalisz
Show affiliationsThis paper is a review of methods and techniques used for precise measurement of time intervals (TIs) or precise conversion of TIs to digital data. The following methods are described: the counter method and averaging, time stretching, time-to-amplitude conversion followed by analogue-to-digital conversion, the Vernier method, conversion utilizing tapped delay lines, and interpolation methods. Special attention has been paid to converters utilizing integrated delay lines for digital conversion of TIs, including designs with phase-locked loop and delay-locked loop circuits. This review is illustrated by design examples and contains a comprehensive list of references.
Issue 1 (February 2004)
Received 29 July 2003
Published 10 December 2003
Józef Kalisz 2004 Metrologia 41 17
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