Linear Pulse-Frequency Modulator ISFET with a Wide Supply Range

Jose Cortes-guzman, Andreas Tsiamis, David R. S. Cumming, Srinjoy Mitra

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

We present an analogue front-end for an ISFET sensor with a programmable linear pulse frequency output. The CMOS chip was designed in 0.18 µm technology and electrically characterized. A Veriloga model was used to simulate the ISFET interface with a sensitivity of 30 mV/pH for a Si 3 N 4 membrane. The architecture provides a pulse signal with a 50% duty cycle which encodes a frequency related to the pH of a solution. The linear sensitivity for a ΔV of 600mV in the control circuit is 17.3 kHz/pH, with a minimum and maximum sensitivity of 11.6 - 50.66 kHz/pH, respectively, depending on the setup conditions. The simulation results show a robust and power efficient architecture with a power consumption of 144.2 µW, and a stable response against a ~25% decrease in the power supply.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE Sensors
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages1-4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-7281-9501-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Dec 2021
Event2021 IEEE Sensors - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 31 Oct 20213 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameIEEE Sensors
PublisherIEEE
Volume2021
ISSN (Print)1930-0395
ISSN (Electronic)2168-9229

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE Sensors
Period31/10/213/11/21

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Linear Pulse-Frequency Modulator ISFET with a Wide Supply Range'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this