Switched Capacitor Circuit

What is a Switched Capacitor Circuit?

Definition

A circuit methodology, typically implemented in CMOS integrated circuits, that uses clocked switches and capacitors to transfer charge from node to node such that a resistor function is realized. The effective resistance is governed by capacitor size and switching clock frequency.

Keywords

Switch, Capacitor, Clock, Clocking, CMOS

Synonyms

Switched Cap
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