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Field effect attenuator devices having controlled electrical lengths

US4998147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1989
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D48/362

Abstract

Overlapping gate electrodes are selectively energized to vary the electrical length and thus the resistance of the conductive path through a field effect attenuator. The electrical width can also be varied to provide additional control over the resistance.

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