Circuit for generating identical output currents

Abstract

A current driving circuit includes a bias voltage generator that generates a bias voltage and multiple constant current drivers that output driving currents. Each constant current driver includes first and second transistors coupled in series between two power supply potentials, and a third transistor that forms a current mirror with the second transistor. The control terminal of the first transistor receives the bias voltage. The control terminals of the second and third transistors are both connected to the node at which the first and second transistors are interconnected. This circuit configuration makes the output current, which is obtained from the third transistor, comparatively immune to fabrication process variations and variations in power-supply potentials.