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Power amplifier with controllable feedback loop

US7388428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2005
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/36
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a power amplifier for amplifying an electronic input signal (51) and a multi-band capable frontend with such power amplifier. The power amplifier comprises an amplifier transistor stage (1) having an input (52) and an output (53) and a feedback loop (4) placed between the output (53) and the input (52) of the amplifier transistor stage (1). The feedback loop (4) comprises a capacitor (41) and a resistive element (44) in a RF path and an inductive element (42) in a DC feed path, wherein said resistive element comprises a feedback transistor (45) arranged as variable resistor within the feedback loop, and a bias control circuit (46).

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