The analog-to-digital for converter (ADC) for converting an analog value
into a digital equivalent using a parallel digital data path is
disclosed. In one example embodiment, the ADC includes a switched
capacitor DAC having an input to receive an analog value via analog
sample and hold circuit. A comparator is coupled to the switched
capacitor DAC. A successive approximation register (SAR) is coupled to
the comparator. A plurality of logic blocks is coupled to the SAR. A
plurality of thermometric encoders is coupled to the associated plurality
of logic blocks. A plurality of MUXs is coupled to the associated
plurality of thermometric encoders and the comparator, wherein the
plurality of MUXs having associated outputs that is coupled to the input
of the switched capacitor DAC.