Accession Number:

AD0754697

Title:

A Highly Stable Current or Voltage Source,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENCE AND CIVIL INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO)

Personal Author(s):

• MacHattie,L. E.

Report Date:

1972-05-26

Pagination or Media Count:

2.0

Abstract:

A powerful iterative method of current stabilization is described which uses FETS in a chain. Zero temperature coefficient for small temperature excursions may be obtained at a certain current value characteristic of the individual transistor. By means of one or two fixed resistors very stable voltages of almost any value may be produced. Measurements on a three FET device show it to be a promising replacement for a standard cell. Author

Descriptors:

• *ELECTRIC CURRENT
• STABILIZATION
• VOLTAGE
• INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
• FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS
• CANADA

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE