An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an instrumentation
amplifier. The amplifier includes a first amplification sub-circuit,
which includes an input stage for sensing a differential input and
generating an intermediate current based thereon, a feedback stage, and
an auto-zeroing circuit. The feedback stage is operable to generate a
feedback current based on an output voltage of the amplifier. The
auto-zeroing circuit is operable to generate a nulling current, which
compensates for errors in the intermediate and feedback currents
resulting from input offsets in the input and feedback stages. The
amplifier further includes a second amplification sub-circuit, an output
stage, and a switching circuit. The switching circuit switches the
amplifier between first and second configurations. In the first
configuration, the first amplification sub-circuit provides a first
amplification path for the amplifier. In the second configuration, the
second amplification sub-circuit provides a second amplification path for
the amplifier.