Method and apparatus for an LNA with high linearity and improved gain control
US7088187B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03G2201/103
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low noise amplifier (LNA) comprises an input stage to amplify an input signal, the input stage having a transconductance that has reduced gain variations in response to changes in process and environmental conditions. The input stage includes a first transistor. A second transistor communicates with the first transistor. A bias circuit biases the first transistor in a triode region and the second transistor in a saturation region, wherein an input of the LNA communicates with a control terminal of the first transistor.
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