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Differential amplifier, digital-to-analog converter and display device

US7459967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2006
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/5039
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a multi-level output differential amplifier which includes a first differential pair; a second differential pair; a load circuit commonly connected to output pairs of the first and second differential pairs; first and second current sources for supplying current to the first and second differential pairs, respectively; an amplifier stage for receiving a common output signal of the first and second differential pairs and driving an output terminal by a charging or discharging operation; and a control circuit for controlling changeover of signal inputs to the first and second differential pairs. The data output period includes first and second time periods. In the first time period, a voltage at the output terminal and a reference voltage are applied to first and second differential inputs of the first differential pair; the output-terminal voltage and the reference voltage are stored in first and second capacitors, respectively, connected to the first and second differential inputs of the first differential pair; and first and second voltages are applied to first and second differential inputs of the second differential pair. In the second time period, the first and sec…

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