Nonlinear switched-capacitor networks: Basic principles and piecewise-linear design

The applicability of switched-capacitor (SC) components to the design of nonlinear networks is extensively discussed in this paper. The main objective is to show that SC\´s can be efficiently used for designing nonlinear networks. Moreover, the design methods to be proposed here are fully compatible with general synthesis methods for nonlinear -ports. Different circuit alternatives are given and their potentials are evaluated.