Controlling power with an output network

Details Controlling power with an output network Controlling power with an output network

2008-05-05

2010-06-01

Mottola, Steven J (Department: 2817)

Amplifiers

Combined with automatic amplifier disabling switch means

C330S12400D, C330S195000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07728661

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, the present invention includes multiple gain stages and an output network coupled to the gain stages. Each of the gain stages can be independently controlled to amplify a radio frequency (RF) signal to an output power level for transmission from a mobile wireless device. When controlled to be inactive, at least one of the gain stages can be placed into a low impedance state.

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