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Dynamic bias for RF power amplifiers

US6684064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2001
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W52/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for dynamically adjusting the operating bias of an RF transmitter amplifier in response to a power control signal. The invention provides high-efficiency RF power amplification for applications where the available power source is limited. The invention uses a power control signal resident in wireless communication system architectures with a detector and voltage to current converter to arrive at a dynamic amplifier operating bias.

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