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1School Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld 4350, Australia.
This study introduces a new algorithm for synchronous detection, integrating analog-to-digital conversion and signal mixing. This simplifies lock-in amplifier complexity without sacrificing accuracy, enabling easier low-resolution, high-rate sampling.
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Area of Science:
- Measurement Science
- Signal Processing
Background:
- Synchronous detection is crucial for measuring weak signals amidst noise.
- Current methods often use separate high-resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with sigma-delta modulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a unified processing algorithm for oversampled ADCs and signal mixing.
- To reduce computational complexity and hardware requirements in lock-in amplifiers.
Main Methods:
- Derivation of a novel processing algorithm.
- Integration of oversampled analog-to-digital conversion with digital signal mixing.
- Digital implementation of reference signal mixing and phase-quadrature components.
Main Results:
- Substantial reduction in computational complexity for lock-in amplifiers.
- No loss of measurement accuracy compared to standard methods.
- Relaxation of high-resolution ADC requirements, favoring low-resolution, high-rate sampling.
Conclusions:
- The proposed algorithm effectively combines ADC and mixing functions.
- The technique offers practical advantages in hardware implementation and signal measurement.
- Experimental validation confirms the theoretical and simulated results.