Apparatus and method for providing differential-to-single ended conversion and impedance transformation
US6448847B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F3/2171
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for use in power amplifiers for reducing the peak voltage that transistors are subjected to. A power amplifier is provided with first and second switching devices and an inductor connected between the switching devices. The switching devices are driven such that the switching devices are turned on and off during the same time intervals.
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