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Highly linear variable-gain low noise amplifier

US6100761A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/45686
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A highly linear variable-gain low noise amplifier is constructed using a transistor pair having variable gain control. The gain of the transistor pair is achieved by a segmented resistor having controllable PMOS (or NMOS) components. The circuit includes a variable voltage source and operates to handle wideband radio transmissions via broadcast or cable.

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