Introduction to CMOS OP-AMPs and Comparators

CONTENTS

PREFACE

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Classification of Signal Processing Techniques

1.2 Examples of Applications of Op-Amps and Comparators in Analog MOS Circuits

Problems

References

2 MOS DEVICES AS CIRCUIT ELEMENTS

2.1 Semiconductors

2.2 MOS Transistors

2.3 MOS Transistor Types: Body Effect

2.4 Small-Signal Operation and Equivalent Circuit of MOSFET Transistors

2.5 Weak Inversion

2.6 Impact Ionization

2.7 Noise in MOSFETS

2.8 CMOS Process

Problems

References

3 BASIC ANALOG CMOS SUBCIRCUITS

3.1 Bias Circuits in MOS Technology

3.2 MOS Current Mirrors and Current Sources

3.3 MOS Gain Stages

3.4 MOS Source Followers

3.5 MOS Differential Amplifiers

3.6 Frequency Response of MOS Amplifier Stages

Problems

References

4 CMOS OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

4.1 Operational Amplifiers

4.2 Single-Stage Operational Amplifiers

4.3 Two-Stage Operational Amplifiers

4.4 Stability and Compensation of CMOS Amplifiers

4.5 Dynamic Range of CMOS Op-Amps

4.6 Frequency Response, Transient Response, and Slew Rate of Compensated CMOS Op-Amps

4.7 Noise Performance of CMOS Op-Amps

4.8 Fully Differential Op-Amps

4.9 CMOS Output Stages

4.10 Op-Amps with Rail-to-Rail Input Common-Mode Range

Problems

References

5 COMPARATORS

5.1 Circuit Modeling of a Comparator

5.2 Single-Ended Auto-Zeroing Comparators

5.3 Differential Comparators

5.4 Regenerative Comparators (Schmitt Triggers)

5.5 Fully Differential Comparators

5.6 Latches

Problems

References

6 DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTERS

6.1 Digital-to-Analog Conversion: Basic Principles ...