Abstract
Log domain (or instantaneous companding) filtering is a recent appealing paradigm for designing integrable, high-frequency, low-voltage, continuous-time filters. A nonlinear transconductor known as E-cell is the single building block needed for realizing filters of any complexity. Nevertheless, the problem of biasing all the E-cells at proper DC operating points has not yet been systematically solved. Aim of this contribution is to address this topic and to propose a generally applicable mapping which systematically provides proper bias levels. Furthermore, the proposed mapping balances the E-cell branch currents at the DC operating point, allowing overall improved operation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 377-380 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780350081 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |