MOSFET-Based Voltage Reference Circuits in the Last Decade: A Review.

Area of Science:

• Microelectronics Engineering
• Solid-State Circuits

Background:

• Voltage reference circuits are fundamental components in integrated microsystems.
• MOSFET-based designs are preferred due to scaling supply voltages and low power demands.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review MOSFET-based voltage reference circuits.
• To illustrate their operational principles and state-of-the-art.
• To identify challenges and solutions in the last decade.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of MOSFET-based voltage reference circuits.
• Analysis of operational principles.
• Overview of recent advancements and challenges.

Main Results:

• MOSFET circuits are key for modern voltage references.
• Significant progress has been made in addressing challenges like power consumption and voltage scaling.
• Numerous solutions have been proposed in the last decade.

Conclusions:

• MOSFET-based voltage references are critical for microelectronics.
• The field faces ongoing challenges in power efficiency and performance.
• This review provides a foundation for future research and development.