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Frequency-compensated, multistage amplifier configuration and method for operating a frequency-compensated amplifier configuration

US6621334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2002
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F1/086
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A frequency compensation circuit includes a first and a second compensation capacitor for a frequency-compensated amplifier to which a chopped useful signal can be supplied. In a first clock phase, the useful signal is respectively supplied to the first compensation capacitor, and in a second clock phase the useful signal is respectively supplied to the second compensation capacitor. As a result, a stable, frequency-compensated amplifier is specified in which charge reversal in the frequency compensation capacitors or Miller capacitors is avoided, making possible a configuration with a small chip area. The principle is suited particularly to Hall sensors operated in chopped mode.

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