A 1.2V improved operational amplifier for bio-medical applications. (25th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Santhanalakshmi, M.; Vanathi, P.T.
• Is Part Of: International journal of biomedical engineering and technology. Volume 9:Number 4(2012)
• Page Start: 337
• Page End: 350
• Publication Date: 2012-09-25
• Subjects: operational amplifier -- bio-medical -- low power -- low noise; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; 610.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-6418

Abstract

In this paper, an improved low-power Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) programmable operational amplifier for bio-medical applications is presented. The op-amp includes a rail-to-rail input stage, folded cascode stage with class AB biasing and a constant Gm stage. The op-amp is programmed to operate in low-power mode and low noise mode. Simulation results show that the circuit attains a dc open loop gain of 97.75 dB and Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) of 112.41 dB under a 22 kΩ and 13.5 pF load. The op-amp is realised in 130 nm CMOS technology using Synopsis tool.