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In this paper we propose a variable-gain transimpedance amplifier suitable for low-power applications. Its noise, bandwidth and input impedance performance are similar to a more conventional regulated-cascode common-gate transimpedance with resistive load, with the same power consumption and gain performance. The proposed amplifier has, however, variable gain, which can be easily changed by setting...
This paper presents an optimization methodology for continuous time loop-filters design applied to Class-D amplifiers. The methodology is based on an evolutionary optimization approach which integrates both the topology selection and circuit sizing by automatically generating optimal sized topologies and performance tradeoffs for the Class-D amplifier. The presented approach is demonstrated for the...
A low power inductorless variable gain amplifier (VGA) for wideband communication systems is presented in this paper. It is a resistor feedback close-loop amplifier based on a proposed wideband operational amplifier. The operational amplifier is constructed by an artificially differential N/P complementary cascode amplifying stage for high gain, and a self-biased N/P complementary source follower...
In this paper, the result of varying the supply voltage on the operation, speed and current supply of four voltage sense amplifier circuits for 1-Transistor DRAM memories is investigated. Utilizing the half-Vdd pre-charge, the sense amplifiers are designed to achieve the highest possible gain and noise margin, and are implemented in a 90 nm CMOS technology. For a supply of 1.2 V, the CurrentMirror...
This paper describes an implementation of a beam former monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) for the SKA demonstrator project known as EMBRACE using the SG25H1 silicon germanium process of IHP microelectronics. This process is qualified as a high-performance technology with npn-HBTs up to ft/fmax = 180/220 GHz.
An optimum gate-loaded cascode topology for maximizing the gain of a stable CMOS amplifier in micro/millimeter wave band is presented. By adding a piece of transmission line in the gate of cascode transistor, choosing an appropriate matching circuit that includes biasing, and exploiting the proper transmission line structure the gain per stage of CMOS amplifier can be increased and an optimum design...
A low-power ultra-compact CMOS low-noise amplifier (LNA) in a shunt-resonating current-reused topology is presented. The common-source transistors are connected with a shunt-resonating inter-stage match network such that the bias current is shared to have low power consumption and RF signal is doubly amplified to have high gain and low noise figure. The implemented 0.18 mum CMOS LNA achieves 15.2...
This paper proposes a novel bidirectional AC-AC converter based on the Z-source concept. This converter can provide bidirectional power flow. It has symmetrical circuit structure, and can reduce in-rush and harmonic current, provide larger range of output AC voltage and improve reliability. Simulation results verify the validity of the proposed converter.
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