Low noise DC amplifier with selectable gainand auto-zero functionality for use withmodern integrated A/D converters

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Popis
This paper presents the design and noise measurements of amplifier suitable
for use with modern integrated A/D converters. Proposed topology is capable of both
amplifying and attenuating its input signal to utilize the whole input voltage range of A/D
converters. Experimental version achieved full-scale input voltage range from ±15 V to
±15 mV with measured input voltage noise of 0,17 ppm to 0,73 ppm of full-scale range.
Suppression of offset error associated with amplifier and A/D converter systems is realized
using auto-zero scheme. Resulting amplifier used in conjunction with digital filters can
achieve more than 20 noise free bits on all gain settings.
Klíčová slova
low noise, DC amplifier, selectable gain, auto-calibration, A/D converter