MOS transistors operated in the lateral bipolar mode and their application in CMOS technology

Abstract

Operation of an MOS transistor as a lateral bipolar is described and analyzed qualitatively. It yields a good bipolar transistor that is fully compatible with any bulk CMOS technology. Experimental results show that high /spl beta/-gain can be achieved and that matching and 1/f noise properties are much better than in MOS operation. Examples of experimental circuits in CMOS technology illustrate the major advantages that this device offers. A multiple current mirror achieves higher accuracy, especially at low currents. An operational transconductance amplifier has an equivalent input noise density below 0.1 /spl mu/V//spl radic/Hz for frequencies as low as 1 Hz and a total current of 10 /spl mu/A. A bandgap reference yields a voltage stable within 3 mV from -40 to +80/spl deg/C after digital adjustment at ambient temperature. Other possible applications are suggested.

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