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In this paper, a differential-input plus-type differential voltage current conveyor-based first-order universal filter is designed. This voltage-mode filter uses a grounded capacitor. In addition, it can provide all the noninverting and inverting first-order universal filter responses. The circuit provides high common-mode rejection ratio of about 76.5 dB. Nevertheless, it needs a single matching problem and comprises two floating resistors. Quadrature oscillator (QO) design is obtained using this filter as an application example. The designed filter and QO circuits are simulated through the SPICE program, and some experimental studies are carried out using AD844 ICs to verify the theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a general structure for realizing high-order current-mode analog filter responses with single-input and three-outputs is presented. The proposed circuit uses dual-output second-generation current controlled conveyors (DOCCCIIs) and only grounded capacitors (Active-C structure), and can simultaneously realize low-pass, band-pass (if order is even number) and high-pass filter responses. The developed circuit does not require any component matching constraints thus it is suitable for fully integrated circuit (IC) technology. Simulations are performed for the fourth-order Butterworth filter to illustrate the frequency domain performance of the circuit. Keywords: High-order analog filter; Current-mode; Current controlled conveyor

In this paper, using a minimum number of passive components, i.e., new grounded and floating inductance simulators, grounded capacitance multipliers, and frequency-dependent negative resistors (FDNRs) based on one/two modified current-feedback operational amplifiers (MCFOAs), are proposed. The type of the simulators depends on the passive element selection used in the structure of the circuit without requiring critical active and passive component-matching conditions and/or cancellation constraints. In order to show the flexibility of the proposed MCFOA, a single-input three-output (SITO) voltage-mode (VM) filter, two three-input single-output (TISO) VM filters, and an SITO current-mode (CM) filter employing a single MCFOA are reported. The layout of the proposed MCFOA is also given. A number of simulations using the SPICE program and some experimental tests are performed to exhibit the performance of the introduced structures. Index Terms--Analog filter, modified current-feedback operational amplifier (MCFOA), simulated inductor.

In this letter, complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) implementation of a neural network (NN) classifier with several output levels and a different architecture is given. The proposed circuit operates in current mode and can classify several types of data. The classifier circuit is designed using a current-voltage converter, an inverter followed by a NOR gate and a voltage-current output stage. Using a 0.35-[micro]m TSMC technology parameters, SPICE simulation results for a classifier with two inputs are included to verify the expected results. Index Terms--Classifier, current mode, neural network (NN).

In this paper, a new simulated inductor employing two resistors, one capacitor, and only a single gain-variable third-generation current conveyor (GVCCIII) is proposed. To exhibit the performance of the proposed simulated inductor, it is used in a parallel R-L-C current-mode filter. The frequency-dependent nonideal voltage gain effects of the GVCCIII on the proposed inductor are given. The low- and high-frequency limitations of the simulated inductor are investigated in detail. The simulations performed with the SPICE program agree with the theoretical analysis. Also, the proposed circuit is tested experimentally using commercially available active devices (AD844 ICs of Analog Devices) to confirm the theory. Index Terms--Frequency limitation, gain-variable current conveyor (GVCC), simulated inductor.

In this paper, a new CMOS high-performance electronically tunable second-generation current conveyor (ECCII) is presented. The current gain of the proposed ECCII can be controlled electronically by adjusting the ratio of dc bias currents of the ECCII. The output terminal of the proposed ECCII has high impedance, which enables easy cascadability. Also, as an application, the proposed ECCII is used for realizing a universal current-mode filter. The filter realizes low-pass, bandpass, and high-pass responses simultaneously. The low-pass response is obtained at high impedance output and its gain can be independently tuned by changing the current gain of the relevant CC. SPICE simulation results using TSMC 0.35-[micro]m CMOS process model shows excellent performance for the proposed ECCII. The proposed circuit consumes average power of 6.6 mW using [+ or -]1.5-V supply voltages. Index Terms--Current-mirror, current mode, filters, electronically tunable second-generation current conveyor (ECCII).