Title :
Precision Compressor Gain Controller in CMOS Technology
Author :
Arreguit, X. ; Vittoz, E.A. ; Merz, M.
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale, Laboratoire d´´Ã©lectronique générale, 33, Av. de Cour, 1007 LAUSANNE SWITZERLAND
Abstract :
A precision gain control compressor is described which make use of CMOS compatible lateral bipolar transistors. Two similar circuits are presented enabling the raise to positive and negative powers. These circuits are specifically designed for use in CMOS hearing aids systems.
Keywords :
Bipolar transistors; CMOS technology; Circuits; Envelope detectors; Equations; Gain control; Hearing aids; Rectifiers; Transfer functions; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Solid-State Circuits Conference, 1986. ESSCIRC '86. Twelfth European
Conference_Location :
Delft, The Netherlands
