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A fully differential self-biased inverter-based folded cascode amplifier which uses the feedforward-regulated cascode principle is presented. A detailed small-signal analysis covering both the differential-mode and the common-mode paths of the amplifier is provided. Based on these theoretical results a design is given and transistor level simulations validate the theoretical study and also demonstrate the efficiency and usefulness of the proposed amplifier.
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Santin, E., Figueiredo, M., Goes, J., Oliveira, L.B. (2011). CMOS Fully Differential Feedforward-Regulated Folded Cascode Amplifier. In: Camarinha-Matos, L.M. (eds) Technological Innovation for Sustainability. DoCEIS 2011. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 349. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19170-1_62
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