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Efficiency, symmetrical Doherty power amplifier

US11245363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2017
Grant dateFeb 8, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/451
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for an improved-efficiency Doherty amplifier are described. The Doherty amplifier may include a two-stage peaking amplifier that transitions from an “off” state to an “on” state later and more rapidly than a single-stage peaking amplifier used in a conventional Doherty amplifier. The improved Doherty amplifier may operate at higher gain values than a conventional Doherty amplifier, with no appreciable reduction in signal bandwidth.

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