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Dual mode output amplifier for a sample and hold circuit

US4109215A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1977
Grant dateAug 22, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 27, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F3/45071
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a dual mode amplifier for use as the output amplifier of a sample and hold circuit. The dual mode amplifier described by the invention is controlled by a sample and hold gate. In one of its modes the characteristics of the amplifier are optimized for best slew rate and transient performance, while in the other mode the amplifier characteristics are optimized for settling time.

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