Bypassable amplifier
US6137354A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03G3/3042
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adaptable DC power consumption circuit is provided, wherein a controller alternately operates an RF amplifier during a high RF output power condition, and bypasses the RF amplifier during a low RF output power condition. In this manner, linear operation of the RF amplifier can be maintained while maximizing the power efficiency of the RF amplifier.
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