System and method for controlling a power amplifier using a programmable ramp circuit
US8324967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03G3/3073
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling a power amplifier using a programmable ramp circuit involves receiving an input bias current at a programmable ramp circuit, generating an output bias current based on the input bias current using the programmable ramp circuit, and transmitting the output bias current from the programmable ramp circuit to a power amplifier for amplifying a radio frequency signal.
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