Bi-directional Multiple-Input Maximum Circuit in Current-mode

  • Karbkaew, Amornthep (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Kamsri, Thawatchai (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Songsataya, Kiettiwan (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang) ;
  • Riewruja, Vanchai (Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang)
  • Published : 2005.06.02

Abstract

This paper presents the realization of a multiple-input maximum circuit, which is operated in a current-mode. The proposed circuit operates with bi-directional input current signal and employs 5n+4 transistors for n inputs. The realization method is suitable for fabrication using CMOS technology. The proposed circuit is useful building block for the real-time systems. The performances of the proposed bi-directional maximum circuit were studied using the PSPICE analog simulation program. The simulation results verified the circuit performances are agreed with the expected values.

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