High efficiency power amplifier
US7215192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/7239
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiple power mode amplifier provides a low and a high power mode without using switches. This amplifier may be used in RF applications such as mobile telephones. In the low power mode, the power consumption of the amplifier is reduced, which will increase operation time, especially important for battery-operated devices. In one implementation, the amplifier includes a number of impedance matching network units, impedance transformer, and a power stage.
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