摘要:
A voltage-controlled current source produces two output current signals whose difference is linearly related to an input voltage signal. The source includes an input buffer and a reference buffer each coupled separately to a current mirror and also coupled together across a current transmitting resistor. In response to the input voltage signal and current transmitted between the buffers, the current mirrors produce currents that differ in proportion to the difference between the input and reference voltage signals. The current mirrors also reproduce the differing currents in output paths as the output current signals. A fixed current source is coupled to each output path for drawing a fixed current from each path to linearize the current difference.
摘要:
An amplifier that amplifies a differential signal includes first and second input terminals for receiving two input signals; first and second diodes each including anode and cathode, the anodes being electrically connected to the first and second input terminals; first and second bias current sources being respectively electrically connected to the cathodes of the first and second diodes; an operational amplifier connected to the cathode of the first diode and the cathode of the second diode and configured to amplify a differential signal between signals generated at the cathodes of the first and second diodes; a capacitive element being electrically connected between an input and an output of the operational amplifier; and a differential amplifier provided between the operational amplifier and the first and second input terminals and configured to amplify the two input signals. The first and second bias current sources include a current mirror circuit.
摘要:
In a balanced output circuit, an input signal inputted thereto is provided as a first output signal thereof on one hand, and on the other hand the input signal is inputted to an inverting amplification circuit and is compared with a comparison voltage before the signal is outputted as a second output signal. Based on the comparison of the first and second output signals, the comparison voltage is controlled by a charging voltage of a capacitor such that the DC voltage of the second output signal is equalized to that of the first output signal. Thus, the DC offset voltage between the first output signal (non-inverted output signal) and the second output signal (inverted output signal) can be properly annihilated by a simple circuit.
摘要:
A compensation circuit of a power amplifier includes a varactor, a voltage sensor and a control circuit. The varactor is coupled to an input terminal of the power amplifier. The voltage sensor is arranged for detecting an amplitude of an input signal of the power amplifier to generate a detecting result. The control circuit is coupled to the varactor and the voltage sensor, and is arranged for controlling a bias voltage of the varactor to adjust a capacitance of the varactor according to the detecting result.
摘要:
In a balanced output circuit, an input signal inputted thereto is provided as a first output signal thereof on one hand, and on the other hand the input signal is inputted to an inverting amplification circuit and is compared with a comparison voltage before the signal is outputted as a second output signal. Based on the comparison of the first and second output signals, the comparison voltage is controlled by a charging voltage of a capacitor such that the DC voltage of the second output signal is equalized to that of the first output signal. Thus, the DC offset voltage between the first output signal (non-inverted output signal) and the second output signal (inverted output signal) can be properly annihilated by a simple circuit.
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An amplifier includes first and second transistors having emitters connected to a first current source, feedback from the second transistor collector to its base being supplied through a base-emitter path of a first Darlington pair in series with a first diode. A second current source is connected to the first Darlington pair emitter. Third and fourth transistors have emitters connected to a third current source with feedback supplied from the fourth transistor collector to its base through a second Darlington pair and a second diode. The second Darlington pair emitter is connected to a fourth current source and resistively coupled to the first Darlington pair emitter. Constant currents are supplied to the second and fourth transistor collectors and an input voltage across the first and third transistor bases controls allocation of current between the first and second Darlington pair emitter-collector paths to produce a differential output current proportional to the input voltage when both Darlington pairs are on. When the input voltage is highly negative, the first Darlington pair turns off and a biasing circuit reverse biases the first diode to prevent the second transistor from saturating and substantially discharging capacitance at the base of the first Darlington pair. Thus, the first Darlington pair can rapidly turn on when the input voltage is subsequently driven more positive. When the input voltage is highly positive, another biasing circuit reverse biases the second diode to prevent the fourth transistor from saturating.
摘要:
A circuit, system, and method for measuring capacitance are described. A current may be received at an input of a conversion circuit. The current may be converted to a voltage signal which may be used to create a negative feedback current to the input of the conversion circuit and which may be demodulated digitally to provide a static digital output representative of a capacitance.
摘要:
A balanced differential transimpedance amplifier with a single-ended input operational over a wide variation in the dynamic range of input signals. A threshold circuit is employed to either or a combination of (1) generate a varying decision threshold to ensure a proper slicing over a wide range of input current signal levels; and (2) generate a bias current and voltage applied to an input of a transimpedance stage to cancel out a dependence of the transimpedance stage voltage input on input current signal levels.
摘要:
A low distortion transconductance amplifier provides current to a grounded load using a virtual ground input stage, a pair of current mirrors, and a bias current source. The virtual ground input stage may include transistors arranged as a Darlington pair. The low distortion transconductance amplifier can function as a voltage-controlled AC current source that is operable at high frequencies.
摘要:
A balanced differential transimpedance amplifier with a single-ended input operational over a wide variation in the dynamic range of input signals. A threshold circuit is employed to either or a combination of (1) generate a varying decision threshold to ensure a proper slicing over a wide range of input current signal levels; and (2) generate a bias current and voltage applied to an input of a transimpedance stage to cancel out a dependence of the transimpedance stage voltage input on input current signal levels.