Methods for providing bias to a monolithic microwave...

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2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Mai, Lam T. (Department: 2819)

Wave transmission lines and networks

Coupling networks

With impedance matching

C333S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11458352

ABSTRACT:
In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a method is provided for providing DC bias to an MMIC power amplifier, the method comprising the steps of: attaching a first end of a bond wire directly to a matching structure; and, attaching a second end of a bond wire to a DC bias source. In another exemplary aspect, a method is provided for RF power amplification comprising the steps of: electrically communicating a DC bias to a MMIC power amplifier, wherein the MMIC power amplifier comprises a RF matching structure, and wherein the DC bias is electrically communicated via a bond wire that is coupled directly to the RF matching structure; and, blocking unwanted RF signals with the bond wire.

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