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Two schemes for power-efficient gain-programmable V-I conversion based on class AB CMOS mirrors are introduced. The proposed topologies also allow for high-speed gain-programmable precision rectification. Experimental results from a test chip prototype in 0.5-μ m CMOS technology with ±1 V supplies are shown that validate the proposed circuits.
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Durbha, C., Ramírez-Angulo, J., Carvajal, R.G. et al. Novel Architectures of Class AB CMOS Mirrors with Programmable Gain. Analog Integr Circ Sig Process 42, 197–202 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10470-005-5755-z
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