Solid state power amplifier with dynamically adjusted operating point
CA 2045259 C · Owner: Davis, Joseph E. · Inventors: Crampton, David L.; Davis, Joseph E.; Berman, Arnold L.
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RF power is sampled and measured at the input and output of a solid state power amplifier using directional couplers and matched square law detectors. Outputs from the detectors are applied to differential inputs of a DC operational amplifier. Outputs from the detectors are compared and filtered in the operational amplifier and the resulting difference signal is applied to a control input on a switching type power supply. The power supply converts a DC input voltage to the various positive and negative voltages required to operate the RF devices in the solid state power amplifier. When the control loop is closed, the supply voltage varies to maintain a constant operating point resulting in …
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- Filed June 21, 1991 and granted May 20, 1997. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 21, 2011.
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