Power amplifier with provisions for varying operating voltage based upon power amplifier output power
US6646511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/504
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power amplifier system is disclosed in which a power amplifier unit and a power amendment unit are provided. An operating voltage is applied to the power amplifier unit. The power management unit monitors the current drawn by the power amplifier unit and generates a control signal based upon the measured current. The operating voltage applied to the power amplifier unit is adjusted based upon the control signal.
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