Amplifiers – With semiconductor amplifying device – Including class d amplifier
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Shingleton, Michael B. (Department: 2817)
Amplifiers
With semiconductor amplifying device
Including class d amplifier
C330S010000, C330S12400D, C330S254000, C330S275000, C455S333000, C455S341000, C327S359000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06891432
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are shown for modifying electromagnetic waves. Through using various wave characteristics such as amplitude to regulate a current source, a current is output that may be used in any number of ways, such as driving an antenna or other load.
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McGrath Finbarr Joseph
Nagle Pierce Joseph
Mia Com Eurotec, B.V.
Mia-Com Inc.
Shingleton Michael B.
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