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Comparators I

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EE-423: Low power electronics: analog mixed signal design

This course deals with the analyze, design and optimization of CMOS analog circuits, emphasizing low-power solutions required in a broad range of applications (e.g. IoT, wearables, Biosensors ...). Some examples of mixed-signal design are also addressed. ...

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This lecture covers the design of comparators in nonlinear analog circuits, focusing on performance parameters such as propagation delay and resolution. It discusses basic topologies like two-stage amplifiers and inverters, highlighting the tradeoffs between speed and resolution. The presentation also delves into high-speed comparators and regenerative comparators with and without hysteresis, explaining the impact of positive feedback on the comparator response in noisy environments.

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Adil Koukab

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