Method and apparatus for an LNA with high linearity and improved gain control
US7190230B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F1/223
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low noise amplifier (LNA) comprises an amplifier having an inverting input, a non-inverting input and an output. A first transistor has a control input that communicates with said output of said amplifier, a first terminal that generates a LNA output current and a second terminal that communicates with said inverting input. A device communicates with said second terminal of said first transistor, includes an output and has a resistance that is modulated in response to an input voltage to said LNA. The device is a variable resistor.
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