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Stacked RF power amplifier

US7215206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F3/423
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus provides techniques for electrically isolating switching devices in a stacked RF power amplifier, which prevents the switching devices from being subjected to high breakdown voltages. The isolation provided allows the power amplifier to be implemented on an integrated circuit.

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