Title :
Very efficient CMOS low-voltage output stage
Author :
Palmisano, G. ; Palumbo, Gaetano
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento Elettrico, Elettronica e Sistemistico, Catania Univ.
fDate :
10/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel CMOS low-voltage output stage is proposed which is based on a class AB common source configuration. It provides high drive capability while using output transistors with low aspect ratios. A 2 mA peak-to-peak output current is achieved with a 1.5 V power supply and a maximum aspect ratio of 375/2. The output stage includes a very simple current control which accurately sets the bias conditions
Keywords :
CMOS analogue integrated circuits; operational amplifiers; power amplifiers; 1.5 V; 2 mA; CMOS low-voltage output stage; LV output stage; bias conditions; class AB common source configuration; current control; high drive capability; low aspect ratio output transistors;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
