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Automatic gain control and tuned low noise amplifier for process-independent gain systems

US7471152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2005
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/36
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tuned low-noise amplifier is disclosed. A device in accordance with the present invention comprises a first current source, a second current source, a comparator, coupled to the first current source and the second current source, for providing a control signal, and a third current source, receiving the control signal and coupled to the tuned low-noise amplifier, wherein a current in the third current source is proportional to a current in the first current source and the second current source, where values of the first current source, the second current source, and the third current source are based on a quasi-Proportional-To-Absolute-Temperature (PTAT) curve.

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