A new CMOS current conveyors based translinear loop for log-domain circuit design

A novel topology for translinear (TL) loops comprising of CMOS second generation current conveyors (CC-II) and diodes is proposed. The proposed methodology opens a new paradigm towards the design of static and dynamic TL circuits in CMOS technology. Simulation of a current multiplier and a log-domain integrator demonstrates the concept.

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