High efficiency multiple power level amplifier
US6496061B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/372
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high efficiency, multiple power output power amplifier uses a pair of amplifiers having similar characteristics coupled to a pair of radio frequency RF couplers. When both amplifiers are operating, the power output is the sum of the outputs of the two amplifiers. When lower power operation is desired, one of the amplifiers is turned off and a high impedance is presented to the isolated port of the output RF coupler, thereby ensuring that all of the power output of the remaining power amplifier is available for output.
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