Definitions
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- adjective physics Describing a
circuit that has anexponential (rather thanlinear )current -voltage relationship
Etymologies
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trans- + linear
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At Tektronix, Gilbert created several fundamental analog-design techniques, including the now-classic translinear circuits.
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"The class of Gilbert cells comprises a large variety of topologies, all of which invoke the now famous translinear principle," Stata said.
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Gilbert also pioneered new forms of translinear log amps for use in optical instrumentation in fiber-based communications systems.
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Today, translinear circuits in both the original bipolar form, as well as CMOS embodiments, are found throughout analog design. "
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