Current mirror circuit with improved correction circuitry
US5945873A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05F3/265
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A current mirror circuit is provided including a first and second transistors of a first conductivity type, the first transistor having a base connected to a base of the second transistor forming a base junction. A third transistor which is of a second conductivity type is connected in series with the first transistor and a collector of the third transistor is connected to the base junction of the first and second transistors. A fourth transistor which is of the second conductivity type is connected in series with the second transistor and has a base connected to a base of the third transistor forming a base junction. A collector of the second transistor is connected to the base junction of the third and fourth transistors. A first resistor is connected between an emitter of the third transistor and ground and a second resistor is connected between an emitter of the fourth transistor and ground. The circuit provides current matching over the first and second resistors where such resistors have about the same resistance values.
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