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Variable gain amplifying apparatus which can change a gain during an operation

US6326842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2000
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G3/001
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A variable gain amplifying apparatus which can accurately set a predetermined gain for amplifying. The variable gain amplifying apparatus has a first amplifying circuit, a second amplifying circuit and a third amplifying circuit. The first amplifying circuit can control a first gain during an operation. The second amplifying circuit is coupled to an output of the first amplifying circuit, in which a gain is fixed during an operation. The third amplifying circuit coupled to an output of the second amplifying circuit, in which a gain can be controlled during an operation. The apparatus can avoid deterioration in a distortion characteristic, an increase in a total noise figure and an increase in a consumptive electric power.

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