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Isolated reference bias generator with reduced error due to parasitics

US6326836A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1999
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F3/205
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bias circuit with an input current having a first reference node, the input current being gain divided to form a current smaller than the input current by a magnitude of the gain. The gain divided current being transferred through an intermediate current mirror with optional gain and to provide an output current. The output may have a second reference node that is different in voltage to the reference node of the input current, and multiplies the gain divided current by a gain so that the output current has a value equal to or greater than, but proportional to, the input current whereby an impedance in the output reference node is not reflected back.

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