Method and apparatus for an improved variable gain amplifier
US6278321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F3/45197
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a variable gain amplifier has a well-regulated common mode output. The invention has particular applications to CMOS integrated circuits and has other applications. In a specific embodiment, the invention is used with a regulated voltage source that has good stability over a wide bandwidth of load changes.
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