New method to bias CMOS cascode amplifiers

Authors
Cortigiani, F Rocchi, S Vignoli, V
Citation
F. Cortigiani et al., New method to bias CMOS cascode amplifiers, IEE P-CIRC, 145(6), 1998, pp. 440-442
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEE PROCEEDINGS-CIRCUITS DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
ISSN journal
13502409 → ACNP
Volume
145
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
440 - 442
Database
ISI
SICI code
1350-2409(199812)145:6<440:NMTBCC>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The authors present a new method for biasing AC-coupled cascode amplifiers. The proposed design allows the correct DC biasing with a single reference signal as well as a single power supply. A start-up circuit is added for co rrectly biasing the cascode amplifier at power on. SPICE simulations based on a 0.8 mu m CMOS technology are included.