the source follower has a level shifter between source and output, e.g. a diode-connected transistor

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Indexing scheme relating to amplifiers with only discharge tubes or only semiconductor devices as amplifying elements covered by H03F3/00 > Indexing scheme relating to amplifiers in which input being applied to, or output being derived from, an impedance common to input and output circuits of the amplifying element, e.g. cathode follower > the source follower has a level shifter between source and output, e.g. a diode-connected transistor