Reconfigurable distributed active transformers

Details Reconfigurable distributed active transformers Reconfigurable distributed active transformers

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Nguyen, Khanh Van (Department: 2817)

Amplifiers

With semiconductor amplifying device

Including push-pull amplifier

Reexamination Certificate

active

06856199

ABSTRACT:
Reconfigurable distributed active transformers are provided. The exemplary embodiments provided allow changing of the effective number and configuration of the primary and secondary windings, where the distributed active transformer structures can be reconfigured dynamically to control the output power levels, allow operation at multiple frequency bands, maintain a high performance across multiple channels, and sustain desired characteristics across process, temperature and other environmental variations. Integration of the distributed active transformer power amplifiers and a low noise amplifier on a semiconductor substrate can also be provided.

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