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Variable gain amplifier

US6525606B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2001
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G7/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A variable gain amplifier system for radio frequency signals is disclosed. The system provides a relatively constant gain change in decibels responsive to an incremental change in control voltage. The system includes two or more cascaded gain stage amplifiers. Each gain stage amplifier is adjustable between a first gain setting and a second gain setting.

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