Method and apparatus for amplifying a signal
CA 2176551 C · Owner: Crnkovic, James John · Inventors: Klomsdorf, Armin Werner; Crnkovic, James John; Kim, Jin Dong
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A unique method and apparatus modifies the load impedance at the output of a power amplifier by varying a voltage variable capacitor (VVC) (310) to maximize the efficiency of the power amplifier (304). A comparator (509) generates amplifier control signal (211) based upon a detected power output signal (216) and a reference signal. In addition to providing power control, the control signal is also coupled to a VVC circuit (506) to control the output impedance of the power amplifier. In an alternate embodiment, a separate VVC control signal (527) based upon a comparison of the power control signal and the battery voltage is coupled to a VVC. In another alternate embodiment a second VVC, can …
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- Filed May 14, 1996 and granted June 15, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 14, 2016.
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