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Operational amplifier with all NPN transistor output stage

US5285170A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1992
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F3/3088
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An operational amplifier achieves higher operating speed by using an all NPN transistor output drive stage. A control circuit in output drive stage receives an input signal and providing first and second control signals. The first and second control signals in turn drive first and second NPN output drive transistors arranged in a totem pole configuration between first and second power supply conductors.

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