Amplifiers – With semiconductor amplifying device – Including push-pull amplifier
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-08
2010-06-08
Nguyen, Khanh V (Department: 2817)
Amplifiers
With semiconductor amplifying device
Including push-pull amplifier
C330S286000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07733183
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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Aoki Ichiro
Hajimiri Seyed-Ali
Kee Scott D.
Komijani Abbas
California Institute of Technology
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Nguyen Khanh V
Rourk Christopher J.
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