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Apparatus and method for prioritized apportionment of transmission power in a multi-carrier terminal

US7411930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2003
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W52/52
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a multi-carrier access terminal having a transmitter with a single power amplifier, maximum transmission power available for a multi-carrier signal transmitted by the terminal is apportioned among a plurality of carriers on a priority basis. Following apportionment, the carriers are combined into a multi-carrier signal, amplified by the power amplifier and transmitted.

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