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Harmonic trapping techniques for transmitter interstage matching

US12418267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2021
Grant dateSep 16, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2044

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

Abstract

A method for harmonic trapping in a matching network of a power amplifier includes determining primary inductance and secondary inductance of a differential transformer of the matching network, based on a signal operating frequency of the power amplifier. An inductance value for an L-C filter is determined based on the secondary inductance and a harmonic frequency of a local oscillator (LO) signal. A capacitance value for the L-C filter is determined based on the inductance value and the harmonic frequency of the LO signal. The L-C filter is provided on an electric connection between a direct current (DC) bias voltage source and a secondary inductor of the differential transformer. The L-C filter is configured with the determined inductance value and the determined capacitance value.

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