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Power amplifier and method for limiting current in power amplifier

US9735745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2016
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/462
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power amplifier apparatus includes: an amplifier configured to amplify an input signal; a sensing circuit connected to the amplifier and configured to sense a bias of the amplifier; and a biasing circuit connected to the sensing circuit and configured to provide a biasing current to the amplifier, wherein the sensing circuit is configured to change the biasing current based on the bias of the amplifier.

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