Bias circuit with voltage and temperature compensation for an emitter coupled logic circuit

摘要

A bias circuit for providing a reference voltage to an output circuit, for example, an ECL circuit in an LSI. The bias circuit is able to operate at a lower power supply voltage of about -2 V and includes a first transistor having an emitter which is connected to a power supply and a base and a collector commonly connected through an impedance circuit to ground. The bias circuit is also connected to the output circuit, whereby heat generation in the LSI is decreased.