Linear regulator with RF transistors and a bias adjustment...

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Berhane, Adolf (Department: 2838)

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems

Output level responsive

Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...

C323S274000, C323S275000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07994761

ABSTRACT:
A regulator comprising a linear regulator. The linear regulator may comprise a preamplifier, a first radio frequency (RF) transistor and a second radio frequency (RF) transistor. An output of the preamplifier stage may be provided to a biasing terminal of the first RF transistor and a biasing terminal of the second RF transistor. Also, the first and second RF transistors may be electrically connected in series between a positive supply voltage and a negative supply voltage.

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