Amplifiers – With semiconductor amplifying device – Including frequency-responsive means in the signal...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Nguyen, Patricia (Department: 2817)
Amplifiers
With semiconductor amplifying device
Including frequency-responsive means in the signal...
C330S12400D, C330S295000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07868700
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for reducing the current consumption and increasing the efficiency of a MIMO system, consisting of one or more RF power amplifiers (PAs) and that is required to provide a desired total output power level. An individual output power level which is a portion of the total output power level is determined for each PA. The load, connected to the output stage of each PA, is dynamically or statically tuned to essentially match the output impedance of its output stage, such that its dynamic or static RF load line has a slope that corresponds to the impedance required to provide this portion. Whenever a smaller output power is desired in response to reduction in the input signal to MIMO system, a reduced portion is determined for each PA and the load is further tuned, such that the dynamic/static RF load line has a slope that causes each PA to essentially remain in saturation while providing the reduced portion.
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Marsteller & Associates, P.C.
Nguyen Patricia
Paragon Communications Ltd.
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