摘要:
An amplifier circuit includes first (7A) and second (7B) operational amplifiers connected in a generally parallel configuration, each with inputs coupled through the same pair of matched input resistors which receive a differential input signal that may have both a positive and negative common mode range. An offset adjustment amplifier (17) receives a differential error signal representative of the difference between offset voltages of the first and second operational amplifiers and generates offset adjustment signals that are applied to input stages of the first and second operational amplifiers to adjust their respective offset voltages so as to equalize them. With the offset voltages equalized, the first and second operational amplifiers operate seamlessly as a common mode component of the differential input signal undergoes a transition from its positive to its negative range, so as to avoid inaccuracies and abrupt changes in an output voltage during the transition, the output voltage being produced in response to outputs of both first and second operational amplifiers.
摘要:
An amplifier circuit includes first (7A) and second (7B) operational amplifiers connected in a parallel configuration. A first terminal (12) of a first input resistor (5) is coupled to one input of both of the first (7A) and second (7B) amplifiers. A first terminal (15) of a second input resistor (6) is coupled to another input of both of the first (7A) and second (7B) amplifiers. A differential input voltage is applied between the second terminals of the first and second input resistors. The output signals of the first (7A) and second (7B) operational amplifiers are combined to produce an output signal (11AB) representative of feedback currents produced in the first (5) and second (6) input resistors. Upper and lower common mode input voltage ranges associated with the differential input voltage extend substantially above and below the upper and lower supply voltages, respectively, of the amplifier circuit.