A current mode A/D converter for reducing current consumption while
enhancing resolution. The A/D converter includes a V/I conversion circuit
for sampling and converting an input voltage to a current, an I/V
conversion circuit for converting the current supplied from the V/I
conversion circuit to a comparison voltage, a comparator for comparing
the current based on the comparison voltage and a reference current, and
an encoder for generating a digital output signal based on the output
signal of the comparator.