Patent attributes
An amplifier in an embodiment of the present invention has MOS transistors connected serially between a power supply VDD and a ground terminal GND; an output terminal Vout connected to a node provided between the MOS transistors; a first mirror capacity provided between the gate of a MOS transistor and the output terminal Vout; and a second mirror capacity provided between the gate of another MOS transistor and the output terminal Vout. The amplifier further includes a first switching circuit for connecting one end of the first mirror capacity to the power supply terminal VDD or to the gate of a MOS transistor; and a second switching circuit for connecting one end of the second mirror capacity to the ground terminal GND or to the gate of another MOS transistor.