Transistor-based interface circuitry

Patent · Tue Feb 24 00:00:00 EST 2004

OSTI ID:993818

Taubman, Matthew S ^[1]

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1. Richland, WA

Among the embodiments of the present invention is an apparatus that includes a transistor, a servo device, and a current source. The servo device is operable to provide a common base mode of operation of the transistor by maintaining an approximately constant voltage level at the transistor base. The current source is operable to provide a bias current to the transistor. A first device provides an input signal to an electrical node positioned between the emitter of the transistor and the current source. A second device receives an output signal from the collector of the transistor.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• Assignee: Taubman, Matthew S. (Richland, WA)
• Patent Number(s): 6,696,887
• Application Number: 09/964,953
• OSTI ID: 993818
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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