Broadband harmonic matching network
US10581393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/534
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary impedance matching circuit for an amplifier device comprises a broadband impedance transformer configured to transform, over a fundamental frequency range, an impedance associated with an input port or an output port of the impedance matching circuit; and to transmit RF signals having a fundamental frequency within the fundamental frequency range. The impedance matching circuit also includes a phase shifter circuit configured to transmit, with substantially matched impedance, the RF signals having a fundamental frequency within the fundamental frequency range, and to phase-shift higher-order harmonics of the RF signals. The impedance matching circuit also includes a high-pass impedance transformer configured to match an impedance of the RF signals having a fundamental frequency within the fundamental frequency range; and to transmit, with low reflection, second-order harmonics of the RF signals. Exemplary embodiments also include amplifier circuits comprising an RF amplifier and embodiments of the impedance matching circuit.
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