TRANS-IMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER WITH INCREASED DYNAMIC RANGE

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15153915

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A wide dynamic range trans-impedance amplifier includes a first trans-impedance amplifier configured to receive a first input current and produce a first voltage as a function of the first input current, and a second trans-impedance amplifier configured to receive a second input current and produce a second voltage as a function of the second input current. A current steering element causes a first portion of current from a current source to flow to the first trans-impedance amplifier until the first current portion reaches the first threshold current, and causes a second portion of current from the current source to flow to the second trans-impedance amplifier, until the second current portion reaches the second threshold current. The second current portion is current from the current source that exceeds the first threshold current. The wide dynamic range trans-impedance amplifier may receive, for example, ion collector current from a hot cathode ionization gauge (HCIG).

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BARCLAYS BANK PLC AS COLLATERAL AGENT745 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10019

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Hansen, Douglas C Boulder, US 10 88

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