Digital-to-analog conversion apparatus and current-mode interpolation buffer thereof

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PATENT NO 8698534
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13738696

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A digital-to-analog conversion apparatus and a current-mode interpolation buffer thereof are provided. The current-mode interpolation buffer comprises a current source, a first differential transistor pair, a second differential transistor pair and an output stage. The current source outputs a first current and draws a second current. Wherein, the amperages of the first current and the second current are dependent on a digital code. First differential transistor pair generates a first differential current according a first rough voltage, an analog voltage and the first current. Second differential transistor pair generates a second differential current according a second rough voltage, the analog voltage and the second current. Output stage generates the analog voltage according to the first differential current and the second differential current, where the analog voltage belongs to a rough range from the first rough voltage to the second rough voltage.

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  • HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Huang, Hung-Yu Tainan, TW 21 44
Wang, Jia-Hui Tainan, TW 15 52

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