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Single input class-AB rail-to-rail output stage

US9071205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F3/45291
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An amplifier with a single-input class-AB output stage comprises an input stage providing a signal to an output stage. The output stage comprises a current-splitting stage having a bias current and providing at least two intermediate output currents, and a drive stage receiving the two intermediate output currents and driving an output signal having a positive side and a negative side.

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