Design of a Wide-Swing Cascode Beta Multiplier Current Reference

Author

Bradley David Miser, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

12-2003

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Electrical Engineering

Major Professor

Dr. S.K. Islam

Committee Members

Dr. B.J. Blalock, Dr. D. Bouldin

Abstract

This thesis presents a study of the design of a wide-swing, cascode β multiplier current reference to be used as a biasing circuit. The current reference has been fabricated in a 0.5mm CMOS technology. First, a review of wide-swing cascode current mirrors and current-source self-biasing is covered. Then, the process of designing a current reference that is both wide-swing and has high output resistance is presented. Simulation and measurement results from the current reference are detailed. Improvements upon the current reference are also suggested.

Recommended Citation

Miser, Bradley David, "Design of a Wide-Swing Cascode Beta Multiplier Current Reference. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2003.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2130