Apparatus and method for improved amplifier shunt-peak loading

Details Apparatus and method for improved amplifier shunt-peak loading Apparatus and method for improved amplifier shunt-peak loading

2006-12-22

2011-12-27

Mottola, Steven J (Department: 2817)

Amplifiers

With semiconductor amplifying device

Including frequency-responsive means in the signal...

C330S310000, C330S252000

Reexamination Certificate

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08085096

ABSTRACT:
An amplification apparatus comprising first amplification circuitry having first shunt-peak circuitry and second amplification circuitry having second shunt-peak circuitry, wherein the amplification apparatus is arranged to provide an operational bandwidth over which the first and second amplification circuitry amplify signals, and wherein the second shunt-peak circuitry is arranged to use at least part of the first shunt-peak circuitry.

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