Abstract: A preamplifier includes an operational transconductance amplifier, a first-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor have a gate electrically coupled to the OTA output; a first second-type MOS transistor; a second second-type MOS transistor electrically connected in parallel with the first second-type MOS transistor; a first load resistor electrically connected in series with a drain of the first second-type MOS transistor that has a first output voltage; a second load resistor electrically connected in series with a drain of the second second-type MOS transistor that has a second output voltage; a tail node electrically connected to a source of the first second-type MOS transistor, a source of the second second-type MOS transistor, and a drain of a third second-type MOS transistor; a common-mode feedback circuit electrically coupled to the first and second output voltages and to a first OTA input; and a reference voltage electrically coupled to a second OTA input.

Abstract: A differential delay cell includes a current source for establishing an operating current and a differentially coupled transistor pair having a common node, two input nodes, and two output nodes. The common node is coupled to the current source, and the two output nodes are coupled to an impedance load. The impedance load establishes a time delay between each of the input nodes and a corresponding one of the output nodes. Differential output signals are generated at said two output nodes in response to input signals coupled to said two input nodes. An amplitude control device is coupled between the two output nodes for controlling an amplitude of the differential output signals being generated.

Abstract: A differential delay cell includes a current source for establishing an operating current and a differentially coupled transistor pair having a common node, two input nodes, and two output nodes. The common node is coupled to the current source, and the two output nodes are coupled to an impedance load. The impedance load establishes a time delay between each of the input nodes and a corresponding one of the output nodes. Differential output signals are generated at said two output nodes in response to input signals coupled to said two input nodes. An amplitude control device is coupled between the two output nodes for controlling an amplitude of the differential output signals being generated.