Amplifiers – Signal feedback – Phase shift means in loop path
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-28
2011-11-15
Mottola, Steven J (Department: 2817)
Amplifiers
Signal feedback
Phase shift means in loop path
C330S292000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058928
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes operational amplifier for an active pixel sensor that detects optical energy and generates an analog output that is proportional to the optical energy. The active pixel sensor operates in a number of different modes including: signal integration mode, the reset integration mode, column reset mode, and column signal readout mode. Each mode causes the operational amplifier to see a different output load. Accordingly, the operational amplifier includes a variable feedback circuit to provide compensation that provides sufficient amplifier stability for each operating mode of the active pixel sensor. For instance, the operational amplifier includes a bank of feedback capacitors, one or more of which are selected based on the operating mode to provide sufficient phase margin for stability, but also considering gain and bandwidth requirements of the operating mode.
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Broadcom Corporation
Mottola Steven J
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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