Switchable gain amplifier
US7039377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/7236
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switchable gain amplifier for use in mobile communications devices is provided, having a first amplifier stage having a first gain, a second amplifier stage connected in parallel with the first amplifier stage. The first and second amplifier stage have different gains and a gain controller, connected to the first amplifier stage and to the second amplifier stage, enables only one of the amplifier stages at a time.
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