The PTAT sensors in CMOS technology

Abstract

In this paper the PTAT (point to absolute temperature) sensor design in CMOS technology is discussed and presented. Two different structures are described. The first one was implemented together with 12-bit ADC into a test chip. Although this sensor has a small linear region, only up to 60 C, it is fully functional and fulfills all requirements. Nevertheless, that was the reason why the new research was established, and a second structure with wide up to 180 /spl deg/C linear range was developed.