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Techniques for programmable gain attenuation in wideband matching networks with enhanced bandwidth

US10862521B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2019
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G2201/106
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to communication systems and electrical circuits. More specifically, an embodiment of the present invention provides a termination circuit that includes a programmable gain attenuation section, a T-coil section, and a termination resistor. The characteristic resistance of the programmable gain attenuation section matches the resistance of the termination resistor. There are other embodiments as well.

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