Circuits and methods for implementing power amplifiers for millimeter wave applications
US7199658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/75
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Circuits and methods are provided for implementing highly efficient switch-mode power amplifiers using BJTs (bipolar junction transistors) as active switching devices at millimeter-wave frequencies. More specifically, circuits and methods are provided for driving power amplifiers with BJT switching devices to achieve highly efficient switch-mode (e.g., Class E) operation at millimeter wave frequencies (e.g., 60 GHz).
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