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RF impedance matching network

US9584090B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 4, 2016
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H7/40
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An RF impedance matching network includes a transformation circuit coupled to an RF input and configured to provide a transformed impedance that is less than a fixed source impedance; a first shunt circuit in parallel to the RF input, the first shunt circuit including a first shunt variable component providing a first variable capacitance or inductance; and a first virtual ground coupled to the first shunt variable component and a ground; and a second shunt circuit in parallel to the RF input and, the second shunt circuit including a second shunt variable component providing a second variable capacitance or inductance; and a second virtual ground coupled to the second shunt variable component and the ground.

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