Transistor-Based Ramp Generator
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For the analog-to-digital conversion lab, we need a resetable ramp generator. Here, we explore building a ramp generator from a current source. We show two implementations that both use a PNP current source.
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For the analog-to-digital conversion lab, we need a resetable ramp generator. Here, we explore building a ramp generator from a current source. We implement a current source using an operational amplifier (Op Amp or OA) and then using a PNP transistor; the single-ended PNP source is used in the lab.
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