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Variable gain amplifier

US7282995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2005
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G3/3042
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high frequency amplifier arrangement comprises a first stage with a modulator receiving a baseband signal, and a controllable current shunting device coupled with the modulator; a second stage coupled with the first stage comprising a gain controllable emitter follower; a third stage comprising a gain controllable amplifier coupled with the second stage; and a gain control unit for providing control signals for the first, second and third stage.

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