A Hierarchical Compilation Method for Programmable Analog-to-Digital Converter Arrays

This paper introduces a hierarchical compilation approach for multi-channel reconfigurable analog-to-digital converter (ADC) systems, motivated by the need for highly flexible and scalable solutions in programmable converter arrays (PCAs). Unlike existing methods that mainly rely on manual circuitlevel adjustments with high complexity, limited scalability, and low flexibility, this method provides a structured and scalable hierarchical mapping scheme. This facilitates flexible and efficient configuration by integrating software and hardware design, making it highly suitable for automation and future expansion. It paves the way for the automatic synthesis, optimization and future expansion of PCAs.