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Current-efficient low noise amplifier (LNA)

US9271239B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2014
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device includes a multi-mode low noise amplifier (LNA) having a first amplifier stage, and a second amplifier stage coupled to the first amplifier stage, the second amplifier stage having a plurality of amplification paths configured to amplify a plurality of carrier frequencies, the first amplifier stage configured to bypass the second amplifier stage when the first amplifier stage is configured to amplify a single carrier frequency.

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