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In this paper a novel log-domain current-mode integrator based on MOS transistors in subthreshold is proposed. The integrator’s time-constant is tunable by varying a reference bias current. By use of the integrator, a fifth-order Chebyshev lowpass filter with 0.1dB ripples is designed. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed filter has such advantages as low power supply(1.5V), very low power dissipation (μW level), nearly ideal frequency response, very small sensitivity to components in passband, and adjustable cut-off frequency over a wide range. The circuit is composed of NMOS transistors and grounded capacitors which make it suitable for fully integrated circuit implementation.
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Li, S., Wang, Y. & Wu, J. Design of low-voltage and low-power fully integrated filter based on log-domain current-mode integrator. J. of Electron.(China) 18, 346–350 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11767-001-0049-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11767-001-0049-9