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US08547156B2 Linearizing field effect transistors in the OHMIC region 有权
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Linearizing field effect transistors in the OHMIC region
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed related to using one or more field effect transistors as a resistor. One such apparatus can include a field effect transistor (FET), averaging resistors and a bidirectional current source. The averaging resistors can apply an average of a voltage at the source of the FET and a voltage at the drain of the FET to the gate of the field effect transistor. The bidirectional current source can turn the FET on and off. The FET can operate in the ohmic region when on. Such an apparatus can improve the linearity of the FET as a resistor, for example, at lower frequencies near or at direct current (DC). In some implementations, the apparatus can include one or more current sources to remove an offset introduced by the bidirectional current source at the source and/or the drain of the FET.
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