<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Several behavioral models of current active elements for experimental purposes are introduced in this paper. These models are based on commercially available devices. They are suitable for experimental tests of current- and mixed-mode filters, oscillators, and other circuits (employing current-mode active elements) frequently used in analog signal processing without necessity of onchip fabrication of proper active element. Several methods of electronic control of intrinsic resistance in the proposed behavioral models are discussed. All predictions and theoretical assumptions are supported by simulations and experiments. This contribution helps to find a cheaper and more effective way to preliminary laboratory tests without expensive on-chip fabrication of special active elements.</p></abstract>

Several behavioral models of current active elements for experimental purposes are introduced in this paper. These models are based on commercially available devices. They are suitable for experimental tests of current- and mixed-mode filters, oscillators, and other circuits (employing current-mode active elements) frequently used in analog signal processing without necessity of onchip fabrication of proper active element. Several methods of electronic control of intrinsic resistance in the proposed behavioral models are discussed. All predictions and theoretical assumptions are supported by simulations and experiments. This contribution helps to find a cheaper and more effective way to preliminary laboratory tests without expensive on-chip fabrication of special active elements.

An Additional Approach to Model Current Followers and Amplifiers with Electronically Controllable Parameters from Commercially Available ICs

Dept. of Radio Electronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communications, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 118, 612 00, Brno, Czech Republic

Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Corlu Engineering Faculty, Namik Kemal University, Cerkezkoy, Yolu, 3. km, 598 60 Corlu, Turkey

Dept. of Telecommunications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communications, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 118, 612 00, Brno, Czech Republic

Dept. of Electronics and Computer Science, College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Tolsteho 16, 586 01, Jihlava, Czech Republic

Measurement Science Review

Several behavioral models of current active elements for experimental purposes are introduced in this paper. These models are based on commercially available...

An Additional Approach to Model Current Followers and Amplifiers with Electronically Controllable Parameters from Commercially Available ICs

Publié en ligne: 15 déc. 2012

Pages: 255 - 265

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10048-012-0035-4

Mots clés
Intrinsic resistance, current and voltage gain control, current follower and amplifier, behavioral modeling

This content is open access.

An Additional Approach to Model Current Followers and Amplifiers with Electronically Controllable Parameters from Commercially Available ICs

Publié en ligne: 15 déc. 2012

Pages: 255 - 265

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10048-012-0035-4

Mots clésIntrinsic resistance, current and voltage gain control, current follower and amplifier, behavioral modeling

This content is open access.

Mots clés
Intrinsic resistance, current and voltage gain control, current follower and amplifier, behavioral modeling