A Multi-Stage Zero-Crossing-Based Amplifier Using Floating-Inverter Amplifier With Background Offset Calibration and Self-Timed Loop

Taylor Barton, Yen Cheng Kuan*, Shiuh Hua Wood Chiang

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Abstract

Zero-crossing-based amplifiers (ZCBAs) have been used in place of power-hungry operational amplifiers in many applications. We propose a novel five-stage ZCBA to break the trade-off between the slew rate and settling accuracy. Our proposed ZCBA uses a two-stage floating-inverter preamplifier and dynamic comparator with background offset calibration for high power efficiency. The amplifier is clocked by a self-timed loop to maximize the available time for amplification for improved gain. The scaled five-stage charge pump reduces the overshoot while offering a fast slew rate. Simulated in a 28-nm CMOS technology, the proposed ZCBA achieves a signal-to-noise ratio of 57 dB at a sampling rate of 40 MHz and consumes 1.45 mW under a 1-V supply.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 66th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages880-884
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350302103
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event2023 IEEE 66th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2023 - Tempe, United States
Duration: 6 Aug 20239 Aug 2023

Publication series

NameMidwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)1548-3746

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE 66th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTempe
Period6/08/239/08/23

Keywords

  • charge pump
  • dynamic amplifier
  • floating-inverter amplifier
  • offset calibration
  • op amp
  • zero-crossing-based amplifier

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