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Low temperature coefficient logarithmic electronic gain controlled amplifier
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1981-02-23
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Granted: 1983-11-01
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Expires: 2001-02-23
Abstract
Abstract An integratable amplifier circuit with logarithmic electronic gain control capability. The circuit is suitable for audio applications and permit logarithmic control of volume with an external potentiometer without need to send the audio signal through control lines. In addition, the temperature coefficient of the gain is maintained at a very low level over a wide gain range.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry L. Jason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:30
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03G; H03G3/00; H03G3/02; H03G3/04; H03G1/00; H03G1/0005; H03G1/0017; H03G1/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A low temperature coefficient, logarithmic gain controlled amplifier circuit, comprising: (a) an amplifier having a supply terminal and having a gain which is proportional to the supply current of the amplifier through the supply terminal; (b) an impedance network having one end coupled to a reference level and having a variable resistance; (c) a first active current source, having a current linearly dependent upon temperature; (d) a second active current source, having a current linearly dependent upon temperature; (e) current control means coupled to the first current source, the second current source and the impedance network, and coupled to the amplifier, for controlling the supply current through the amplifier in response to the currents of the first and second current sources and the impedance of the impedance network whereby the gain of the amplifier is maintained substantially temperature independent over a wide range of impedance network impedance values.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A low temperature coefficient, logarithmic gain controlled amplifier circuit, comprising: (a) an amplifier having a supply terminal and having a gain which is proportional to the supply current of the amplifier through the supply terminal; (b) an impedance network having one end coupled to a reference level and having a variable resistance; (c) a first active current source, having a current linearly dependent upon temperature; (d) a second active current source, having a current linearly dependent upon temperature; (e) current control means coupled to the first current source, the second current source and the impedance network, and coupled to the amplifier, for controlling the supply current through the amplifier in response to the currents of the first and second current sources and the impedance of the impedance network whereby the gain of the amplifier is maintained substantially temperature independent over a wide range of impedance network impedance values.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The low temperature coefficient, logarithmic gain controlled amplifier of claim 1, wherein the current control means comprises a current mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The low temperature coefficient, logarithmic gain controlled amplifier of claims 1 or 2 wherein the amplifier is a differential amplifier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The low temperature coefficient, logarithmic gain controlled amplifier of claims 1 or 2, wherein the impedance network comprises a variable resistor in parallel with a fixed value resistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The low temperature coefficient, logarithmic gain controlled amplifier of claim 4, wherein all elements except the variable resistor are fabricated as a monolithic integrated circuit.
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