Self-tuned matching network for high efficient power amplifiers

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2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Jones, Stephen E. (Department: 2817)

Wave transmission lines and networks

Coupling networks

With impedance matching

C333S262000, C330S305000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06977562

ABSTRACT:
A passive interface circuit for coupling an output signal from a power amplifier to a load is disclosed. The interface presents an impedance to the power amplifier that increases as the power level in the output signal decreases. In one embodiment, the interface circuit includes a fixed network and a capacitor having a capacitance that varies with the potential across the capacitor. The fixed network couples the output signal to the load. The capacitor is connected in parallel with the load and has a capacitance that increases in response to an increase in potential across the capacitor. The capacitor is preferably a MEM capacitor having plates that move with respect to one another in response to changes in the average potential difference between the plates.

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