Title :
Low-power GaAs comparator and monostable
Author :
McGregor, Ian ; Elgaid, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Glasgow Univ., Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
A simple low-power comparator which uses depletion mode GaAs-FETs is described. The circuit converts sine wave inputs as low as 1 mV peak to square signals. A simple modification converts the circuit to a monostable. The monostable is shown to correct the duty cycle of an impulse from 1.6 to 50%.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; comparators (circuits); field effect transistors; gallium arsenide; low-power electronics; circuit converts sine wave; depletion mode FET; duty cycle; low-power comparator; monostable;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2010.1357
