Analog multiplier using quadritail circuits
CA 2113145 C · Owner: Nec Corporation · Inventors: Kimura, Katsuji
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A multiplier containing first and second quadritail cells. The first quadritail cell has a first pair of first and second transistors, a second pair of third and fourth transistors and, a first constant current source for driving the first and second pairs. The second quadritail cell has a third pair of fifth and sixth transistors, a fourth pair of seventh and eighth transistors, and a second constant current source for driving the third and fourth pairs. Each of the first to fourth pairs has output ends coupled together. A first input voltage is applied between input ends of the first and fourth transistors and is applied between input ends of the fifth and eighth transistors. A second …
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- Filed January 10, 1994 and granted April 28, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 10, 2014.
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