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High-level modulator with bipolar modulation reference

US5424685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1994
Grant dateJun 13, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F1/0233
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A bipolar modulator and its associated control devices for use with a high-efficiency amplifier in an RF transmitter. The modulator receives an inverted reference signal that has passed through at least two comparators. The modulator output is filtered and then rectified and coupled to a high-efficiency power amplifier.

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