OTA-based precision full-wave rectifier

  • Riewtuja, V. (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Chaikla, A. (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Tammarugwattana, N. (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Julsereewong, P. (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Surakampontorn, W. (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang)
  • Published : 1999.10.01

Abstract

An operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) based precision full-wave rectifier circuit is presented in this article. The proposed circuit has a very sharp corner in the DC transfer characteristic and simple configuration comprised three OTAs and one current mirror. The temperature dependence of the OTA transconductance is reduced. Experimental results demonstrating the characteristic of the circuit are included.

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