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Current-Feedback Instrumentation Amplifiers and Gain Accuracy Improvement Techniques

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As discussed in Chap. 1, compared to other instrumentation amplifier topologies, the current-feedback instrumentation amplifier (CFIA) is more suitable for bridge read-out because of its high CMRR [1, 2], rail-sensing capability [1], high input impedance and power efficiency [3, 4].

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Wu, R., Huijsing, J.H., Makinwa, K.A.A. (2013). Current-Feedback Instrumentation Amplifiers and Gain Accuracy Improvement Techniques. In: Precision Instrumentation Amplifiers and Read-Out Integrated Circuits. Analog Circuits and Signal Processing. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3731-4_3

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