A differential analog-to-digital data converter (ADC) is disclosed for
receiving a positive input signal and a negative input signal. A
distributed resistive device is provided having taps associated
therewith. A plurality of comparators each having a signal input and a
reference input are provided, the signal input connected to one of the
positive and negative input signals and the reference input connected to
a tap on said distributed resistive device. A driver drives current
through the distributed resistive device with one of the taps of the
distributed resistive device disposed at substantially the other of the
positive and negative input signals. A current varying device varys the
current through the distributed resistive device to vary the voltage
between taps.