Dynamic current source for zero-crossing amplifier units for use in high-speed communication circuits
US9608585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/50
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A zero-crossing amplifier unit for use in high speed analog-digital-converters. A gain stage compares a sampling voltage at an input node with a provided threshold voltage to obtain a gain stage output signal. A voltage controlled current source provides a load current depending on a time window between an initial slope and an end slope of the gain stage output signal. A slope control means increases a duration of a rise and/or fall time of at least one of the initial and end slopes of the gain stage output signal.
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