Sample and hold circuit based on an ultra linear switch
View Patent ↗A sample and hold circuit including a plurality of input signal sampling switches using native NMOS transistors in combination with switched bulk PMOS transistors. The input signal sampling switches input a differential input signal and output an intermediate differential signal. A plurality of capacitors are connected to the intermediate differential signal. A plurality of summing junction switches receive charge stored on the plurality of capacitors, and output a differential sampled and held charge to the summing junction. The plurality of input signal sampling switches include first, second, third, and fourth switches each having an input and an output. Inputs of the first and third switches are connected to a first voltage of the differential input voltage. Inputs of the second and fourth switches are connected to a second voltage of the differential input voltage. Outputs of the first and second switches are connected together and to an input of a first capacitor of the plurality of capacitors. Outputs of the third and fourth switches are connected together and to an input of a second capacitor of the plurality of capacitors.
1. A sample and hold circuit comprising:
a plurality of input signal sampling switches using native NMOS transistors in combination with switched bulk PMOS transistors, the input signal sampling switches inputting a differential input signal and outputting an intermediate differential signal;
a plurality of capacitors connected to the intermediate differential signal; and
a plurality of summing junction switches receiving charges from the plurality of capacitors, and outputting a differential sampled and held charge.
2. The sample and hold circuit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of input signal sampling switches include first, second, third, and fourth switches each having an input and an output,
wherein inputs of the first and third switches are connected to a first voltage of the differential input voltage,
wherein inputs of the second and fourth switches are connected to a second voltage of the differential input voltage,
wherein outputs of the first and second switches are connected together and to an input of a first capacitor of the plurality of capacitors, and
wherein outputs of the third and fourth switches are connected together and to an input of a second capacitor of the plurality of capacitors.
3. The sample and hold circuit of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of input signal sampling switches includes:
a resistor connected to an input of the input signal sampling switch;
a first PMOS transistor and a native NMOS transistor connected in parallel between the resistor and an output of the input signal sampling switch;
a second PMOS and a second NMOS transistor connected in parallel, their inputs connected to the resistor and their outputs tied together and to a bulk of the first PMOS transistor; and
a third PMOS transistor whose drain is connected to the bulk of the first PMOS transistor and whose source is connected to a power supply.
4. The sample and hold circuit of claim 3 , wherein the resistor is approximately 4–6 ohms.
5. The sample and hold circuit of claim 3 , wherein the resistor is approximately 7–10 ohms.
6. The sample and hold circuit of claim 3 , wherein the resistor is approximately 0–10 ohms.
7. The sample and hold circuit of claim 3 , wherein a bulk of the first PMOS transistor is connected to its source when the corresponding input signal sampling switches are turned on, and connected to Vdd when the corresponding input signal sampling switches are turned off.
8. The sample and hold circuit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of input signal sampling switches include first, second, third, and fourth switches each having an input and an output,
wherein an input of the first switch is connected to a first voltage of the first differential input voltage,
wherein an input of the second switch is connected to a first voltage of the second differential input voltage,
wherein an input of the third switch is connected to a second voltage of the first differential input voltage,
wherein an input of the fourth switch is connected to a second voltage of the second differential input voltage,
wherein outputs of the first and second switches are connected together and to an input of a first capacitor of the plurality of capacitors, and
wherein outputs of the third and fourth switches are connected together and to an input of a second capacitor of the plurality of capacitors.
9. A sample and hold circuit comprising:
a plurality of input signal sampling switches using switched bulk NMOS transistors in combination with switched bulk PMOS transistors, the input signal sampling switches inputting a differential input signal and outputting an intermediate differential signal;
a plurality of capacitors connected to the intermediate differential signal; and
a plurality of summing junction switches receiving charges from the plurality of capacitors, and outputting a differential sampled and held charge.
10. The sample and hold circuit of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of input signal sampling switches include first, second, third, and fourth switches each having an input and an output,
wherein inputs of the first and third switches are connected to a first voltage of the differential input voltage,
wherein inputs of the second and fourth switches are connected to a second voltage of the differential input voltage,
wherein outputs of the first and second switches are connected together and to an input of a first capacitor of the plurality of capacitors, and
wherein outputs of the third and fourth switches are connected together and to an input of a second capacitor of the plurality of capacitors.
11. The sample and hold circuit of claim 9 , wherein each of the plurality of input signal sampling switches includes:
a resistor connected to an input of the input signal sampling switch;
a first PMOS transistor and a first NMOS transistor connected in parallel between the resistor and an output of the input signal sampling switch;
a second PMOS transistor and a second NMOS transistor connected in parallel, their inputs connected to the resistor and their outputs tied together and to a bulk of the first PMOS transistor;
a third PMOS transistor whose drain is connected to a bulk of the first PMOS transistor and whose source is connected to a power supply;
a fourth PMOS and a third NMOS transistor connected in parallel, their inputs connected to the resistor and their outputs tied together and to a bulk of the first NMOS transistor; and
a fourth NMOS transistor whose drain is connected to a bulk of the first NMOS transistor and whose source is connected to ground.
12. The sample and hold circuit of claim 11 , wherein the resistor is approximately 4–6 ohms.
13. The sample and hold circuit of claim 11 , wherein the resistor is approximately 7–10 ohms.
14. The sample and hold circuit of claim 11 , wherein the resistor is approximately 0–10 ohms.
15. The sample and hold circuit of claim 11 , wherein a bulk of the first PMOS transistor is connected to its source when the corresponding input signal sampling switches are turned on, and connected to Vdd when the corresponding input signal sampling switches are turned off.
16. The sample and hold circuit of claim 11 , wherein a bulk of the first NMOS transistor is connected to its source when the corresponding input signal sampling switches are turned on, and connected to ground when the corresponding input signal sampling switches are turned off.
17. The sample and hold circuit of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of input signal sampling switches include first, second, third, and fourth switches each having an input and an output,
wherein an input of the first switch is connected to a first voltage of the first differential input voltage,
wherein an input of the second switch is connected to a first voltage of the second differential input voltage,
wherein an input of the third switch is connected to a second voltage of the first differential input voltage,
wherein an input of the fourth switch is connected to a second voltage of the second differential input voltage,
wherein outputs of the first and second switches are connected together and to an input of a first capacitor of the plurality of capacitors, and
wherein outputs of the third and fourth switches are connected together and to an input of a second capacitor of the plurality of capacitors.