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Matching performance of current mirrors with arbitrary parameter gradients through the active devices
Mao-Feng Lan,Randall L. Geiger +1 more
- Vol. 1, pp 555-558
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In this paper, the effects of threshold gradients at any angle across a die and through active devices on the matching characteristics of current mirrors are discussed, and a CAD tool that predicts performance of arbitrary layouts under arbitrary parameter gradients is introduced.Abstract:
Effects of threshold gradients at any angle across a die and through active devices on the matching characteristics of current mirrors are discussed. Results show a major improvement but also an unreported limitation in performance of common-centroid layouts. A CAD tool that predicts performance of arbitrary layouts under arbitrary parameter gradients is introduced.read more
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Current Mirror Layout Strategies for Enhancing Matching Performance
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A new current mirror layout technique for improved matching characteristics
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Gradient sensitivity reduction in current mirrors with non-rectangular layout structures
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