Programmable low noise amplifier and methods for use therewith
US8400224B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F3/45188
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low noise amplifier includes a programmable input stage, having a first gain that is programmable based on a first control signal. A programmable cascode stage, has a second gain that is programmable based on a second control signal. A programmable resistor stage controls the quality of a resonant tank circuit, based on a third control signal.
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