Title :
Precision compressor gain controller in CMOS technology
Author :
Arreguit, X. ; Vittoz, E.A. ; Merz, M.
fDate :
6/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A precision gain-control compressor which makes use of a CMOS compatible lateral bipolar transistor is described. Two similar circuits are presented that enable raises to positive as well as negative powers. These circuits are specifically designed for use in CMOS hearing-aid systems.
Keywords :
Biocontrol; Bipolar transistor circuits; CMOS integrated circuits; Controllers; Hearing aids; biocontrol; bipolar transistor circuits; controllers; hearing aids; Analog circuits; Bipolar integrated circuits; Bipolar transistors; CMOS process; CMOS technology; Digital circuits; Leakage current; Libraries; MOSFETs; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSSC.1987.1052745
