Differential amplifiers with enhanced gain and dynamic range

Details Differential amplifiers with enhanced gain and dynamic range Differential amplifiers with enhanced gain and dynamic range

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Nguyen, Khanh Van (Department: 2817)

Amplifiers

With semiconductor amplifying device

Including differential amplifier

C330S258000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11191871

ABSTRACT:
Differential amplifier embodiments are provided for amplifying input signals with enhanced gain and dynamic range. They include first and second amplifier stages and at least one common-mode feedback circuit that is arranged to mirror and adjust a tail current to control the common-mode level of a respective one of the stages. The stages are configured with cascode elements to obtain high impedances that enhance their signal gain and the common-mode feedback circuit is configured to controllably lower the output voltage of a current source that provides the tail current to thereby enhance the amplifier's dynamic range. The amplifier embodiments are particularly suited for use in applications where they must operate with reduced supply voltages and operate in alternating operational modes.

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