a converter comprising a comparator having a first input operable to receive a first signal , a second input operable to receive a second signal , and an output , a switch for sinking a portion of the first signal , wherein the switch is responsive to the output , and an integrator connected to the first input , wherein the first signal is a voltage developed by the integrator when a current proportional to the absolute temperature is applied thereto . a method for measuring temperature of a device using a comparator and converting the bitstream of the comparator to a digital output is also given . because of the rules governing abstracts , this abstract should not be used to construe the claims .