Variable-gain differential input and output amplifier

A variable-gain amplifier with a differential input and differential output, including an attenuator block, receiving an input voltage and providing, on several outputs, voltages, each of which is equal to the attenuated input voltage; differential transconductor elements, each having a first input...

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Hauptverfasser: Mouret, Michel, Sabut, Marc, Van Zanten, François
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A variable-gain amplifier with a differential input and differential output, including an attenuator block, receiving an input voltage and providing, on several outputs, voltages, each of which is equal to the attenuated input voltage; differential transconductor elements, each having a first input connected to a respective output of the attenuator block, and generating first and second positive currents and first and second negative currents; a current source assembly adapted to controlling the transconductance of each differential transconductor element according to an analog control signal; and an output block converting first and second input currents into a differential output voltage and providing a second input of each differential transconductor element with a feedback voltage depending on the output voltage.