Title :
High-performance CMOS pseudo-differential amplifier
Author :
Grasso, A.D. ; Pennisi, S.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ingegneria Elettrica Elettronica e dei Sistemi, Catania Univ., Italy
Abstract :
A pseudo-differential-input differential-output CMOS amplifier, operating from a minimum supply of VT+2VDS,SAT and exhibiting high current-drive capability as well as fast settling response, is presented. The circuit is also characterized by a wide input differential range that enables its use even as a linear transconductor. For this purpose, a common-mode feedback section is also included. Simulation results confirming the overall excellent performance are provided.
Keywords :
CMOS analogue integrated circuits; differential amplifiers; feedback amplifiers; common-mode feedback; differential-output amplifier; fast settling response; high current-drive capability; input differential range; linear transconductor; pseudo-differential balanced amplifier; pseudo-differential-input CMOS amplifier; Circuit simulation; Delay effects; Differential amplifiers; Feedback; Maintenance; Rail to rail outputs; Topology; Transconductors; Transmitters; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 2005. ISCAS 2005. IEEE International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8834-8
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.2005.1464901