The Philips Semiconductors NE5517 is a truly versatile dual operational transconductance amplifier. In plain language, it is a voltage–to–current converter governed by the transconductance gm, which is equivalent to IOUT/VIN. The gm is increased or decreased linearly by varying the amplifier bias current (IABC) through an external pin (see Figure 1). From the proper use of the IABC pin, many control circuits can be realized.