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Systems and methods for linear variable gain amplifier

US11463059B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2021
Grant dateOct 4, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G2201/502
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to electrical circuits. In a specific embodiment, the present invention provides variable gain amplifier that includes an impedance ladder and a control circuit. The impedance ladder includes n switches configured in parallel. The control circuit includes a digital-to-analog converter and an amplifier. The control circuit generates n control signals for the n switches. There are other embodiments as well.

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