Single-ended input to differential-ended output low noise amplifier implemented with cascode and cascade topology
US7375590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/45332
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low noise amplifier has the properties of low noise figure and high gain under a high-frequency operation. The low noise amplifier includes a first transistor, a first inductive impedance, a first gate voltage source, a matching circuit, an input, a second inductive impedance, a second transistor, a first capacitive impedance, a second gate voltage source, a third transistor, a third gate voltage source, a second capacitive impedance, a first impedance, a second impedance, a direct current source, a first output, a second output, a first resistor, a second resistor, a third resistor, a first bulk voltage source, a second bulk voltage source, and a third bulk voltage source.
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