Circuits and methods for implementing transformer-coupled amplifiers at millimeter wave frequencies
US7629852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/45731
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Circuits and methods are provided for building integrated transformer-coupled amplifiers with on-chip transformers that are designed to resonate or otherwise tune parasitic capacitances to achieve frequency tuning of amplifiers at millimeter wave operating frequencies.
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