Power Minimization in Neural Recording ΔΣ Modulators by Adaptive Back-Gate Voltage Tuning

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Abstract

This letter presents a scalable technique to reduce the power of the analog input stage in neural recording front-ends in Globalfoundries 22 -nm FDSOI. The back-gate voltages are adapted to reduce the threshold voltage and thus allow supply voltage reduction. This adaption increases PVT stability of subthreshold circuits. A comparison to a conventional delta-sigma ADC is drawn and the minimum power point is measured, resulting in 0.7 - μW/channel at 7.2 - μV input-referred noise. Additionally, the transition to smaller technologies promises low-power consumption in the digital domain, by allowing smaller supply voltage and higher integration density.

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)145-148
Number of pages4
JournalIEEE Solid-State Circuits Letters
Volume6
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

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  • 1/f-noise, back-gate adaptation, low-noise amplifiers, operational amplifiers, recording