Title :
Novel bipolar differential input/output current-controlled current source
Author :
Toumazou, C. ; Lidgey, F.J.
Author_Institution :
Oxford Polytechnic, Department of Engineering, Oxford, UK
Abstract :
A new bipolar differential input/output current-controlled current source (CCCS) is described. The basic cell consists of a translinear array of six transistors with two bipolar inputs, and is suited for the input stage of a differential current-mode operational amplifier.
Keywords :
active networks; bipolar transistor circuits; differential amplifiers; operational amplifiers; bipolar differential input/output current-controlled current source; bipolar inputs; differential current-mode operational amplifier; input stage; translinear array;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850140