Systems and methods for a high gain bandwidth, low power trans-impedance voltage gain amplifier (TIVA) topology

US8994464B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8994464-B2
Application numberUS-201213647468-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 9, 2012
Priority dateOct 9, 2012
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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An amplifier and oscillator system includes a MEMS resonator and a two stage amplifier topology. The MEMS resonator is configured to generate a resonator signal. The two-stage amplifier topology is configured to amplify the resonator signal with a selected trans-impedance gain. Additionally, the two stage amplifier topology yields a feedback resistance that provides the selected trans-impedance gain.

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What is claimed is: 1. An amplifier and oscillator system comprising: a MEMS resonator configured to generate a resonator signal; a two stage amplifier topology configured to amplify the resonator signal with a selected trans-impedance gain, the two stage amplifier topology having a feedback resistance that yields the selected trans-impedance gain, wherein the two stage amplifier topology includes: a first stage including a first amplifier configured to receive the resonator si…

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What does patent US8994464B2 cover?
An amplifier and oscillator system includes a MEMS resonator and a two stage amplifier topology. The MEMS resonator is configured to generate a resonator signal. The two-stage amplifier topology is configured to amplify the resonator signal with a selected trans-impedance gain. Additionally, the two stage amplifier topology yields a feedback resistance that provides the selected trans-impedance…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Co Ltd, Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Co Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H03G3/3036. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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