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Linear variable gain amplifier

US9806686B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2016
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/45702
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to electrical circuits and techniques thereof. More specifically, an embodiment of the present invention provides a variable gain amplifier that includes a first transistor and a second transistor whose gate terminals are coupled to a first input terminal. A first drain terminal of the first transistor and a first source terminal of the second transistor is coupled to a voltage gain control switch. There are other embodiments as well.

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