A new modeling and optimization of gain-boosted cascode amplifier for high-speed and low-voltage applications

被引:56
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作者
Ahmadi, MM [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calgary, Dept Elect & Comp Engn, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
关键词
analog circuits; cascode amplifier; CMOS; gain boosting;
D O I
10.1109/TCSII.2005.858493
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Because of limited output swing, the basic structure of a gain-boosted cascode amplifier (GBCA) cannot be used to design a low-voltage operational amplifier. In this paper, we investigate the design of a high-swing GBCA, and find the optimum bandwidth for the boosting or feedback amplifier. This bandwidth eliminates the slow-settling component in the step response, prevents the gain-boosting loop from being unstable, and results in the shortest settling time. Finally, we present a very high-speed and high-swing amplifier suitable for low-voltage applications.
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页码:169 / 173
页数:5
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