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11. 发明授权

US08461921B2 Amplifier module with multiple operating modes 有权
标题翻译：具有多种工作模式的放大器模块
公开(公告)号：US08461921B2
公开(公告)日：2013-06-11
申请号：US13226400
申请日：2011-09-06
申请人： Nathan M Pletcher , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Babak Nejati
发明人： Nathan M Pletcher , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Babak Nejati
IPC分类号： H03F1/14
CPC分类号： H03F1/0277 , H03F1/56 , H03F3/195 , H03F3/211 , H03F3/245 , H03F3/72 , H03F2200/222 , H03F2200/27 , H03F2200/318 , H03F2200/387 , H03F2200/411 , H03F2200/451 , H03F2200/522 , H03F2200/75 , H03F2203/21136 , H03F2203/21139 , H03F2203/21142 , H03F2203/21157 , H03F2203/21175 , H03F2203/21196 , H03F2203/7206 , H03F2203/7236 , H03G1/0088
摘要： An amplifier module with multiple operating modes is described. In an exemplary design, an apparatus includes a plurality of amplifiers. The apparatus may also include a plurality of switches, each switch coupled to an output of an associated amplifier in the plurality of amplifiers and configured to provide an amplified signal in a first mode and bypass the associated amplifier and provide an associated bypass signal in a second mode. Further, the apparatus may include an output circuit including a plurality of matching circuits, each matching circuit coupled to an associated amplifier in the plurality of amplifiers and an associated switch in the plurality of switches.
摘要翻译：描述具有多种工作模式的放大器模块。在示例性设计中，装置包括多个放大器。该装置还可以包括多个开关，每个开关耦合到多个放大器中的相关联的放大器的输出，并且被配置为以第一模式提供放大的信号并且旁路相关的放大器并在第二模式中提供相关的旁路信号模式。此外，该装置可以包括包括多个匹配电路的输出电路，每个匹配电路耦合到多个放大器中的相关联的放大器以及多个开关中的关联开关。

12. 发明授权

US08750810B2 Power amplifier with switched output matching for multi-mode operation 有权
标题翻译：功率放大器，具有开关输出匹配多模式操作
公开(公告)号：US08750810B2
公开(公告)日：2014-06-10
申请号：US12623248
申请日：2009-11-20
申请人： Nathan Pletcher , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Yu Zhao , Babak Nejati
发明人： Nathan Pletcher , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Yu Zhao , Babak Nejati
IPC分类号： H01Q11/12 , H04B1/04
CPC分类号： H04B1/0458 , H03F1/56 , H03F3/245 , H04B1/406
摘要： Exemplary embodiments are directed to a transmitter with a power amplifier and a switched output matching circuit implementing a plurality of output paths for a plurality of operating modes is described. The power amplifier receives an input RF signal and provides an amplified RF signal. An output matching network performs impedance transformation from low impedance at the power amplifier output to higher impedance at the matching network output. The plurality of output paths are coupled to the output matching network. Each output path provides a different target output impedance for the power amplifier and routes the amplified RF signal from the power amplifier to an antenna when that output path is selected. Each output path may include a matching network coupled in series with a switch. The matching network provides the target output impedance for the power amplifier when the output path is selected. The switch couples or decouples the output path to/from the power amplifier.
摘要翻译：示例性实施例涉及具有功率放大器和实现用于多个操作模式的多个输出路径的切换输出匹配电路的发射机。功率放大器接收输入RF信号并提供放大的RF信号。输出匹配网络执行从功率放大器输出端的低阻抗到匹配网络输出端的较高阻抗的阻抗变换。多个输出路径耦合到输出匹配网络。当选择该输出路径时，每个输出路径为功率放大器提供不同的目标输出阻抗，并将放大的RF信号从功率放大器路由到天线。每个输出路径可以包括与开关串联耦合的匹配网络。当选择输出路径时，匹配网络为功率放大器提供目标输出阻抗。开关将输出路径耦合到/从功率放大器解耦。

13. 发明申请

US20110018632A1 POWER AMPLIFIER WITH SWITCHED OUTPUT MATCHING FOR MULTI-MODE OPERATION 有权
标题翻译：具有多模操作的开关量输出匹配功率放大器
公开(公告)号：US20110018632A1
公开(公告)日：2011-01-27
申请号：US12623248
申请日：2009-11-20
申请人： Nathan Pletcher , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Yu Zhao , Babak Nejati
发明人： Nathan Pletcher , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Yu Zhao , Babak Nejati
IPC分类号： H03F1/56
CPC分类号： H04B1/0458 , H03F1/56 , H03F3/245 , H04B1/406
摘要： Exemplary embodiments are directed to a transmitter with a power amplifier and a switched output matching circuit implementing a plurality of output paths for a plurality of operating modes is described. The power amplifier receives an input RF signal and provides an amplified RF signal. An output matching network performs impedance transformation from low impedance at the power amplifier output to higher impedance at the matching network output. The plurality of output paths are coupled to the output matching network. Each output path provides a different target output impedance for the power amplifier and routes the amplified RF signal from the power amplifier to an antenna when that output path is selected. Each output path may include a matching network coupled in series with a switch. The matching network provides the target output impedance for the power amplifier when the output path is selected. The switch couples or decouples the output path to/from the power amplifier.
摘要翻译：示例性实施例涉及具有功率放大器和实现用于多个操作模式的多个输出路径的切换输出匹配电路的发射机。功率放大器接收输入RF信号并提供放大的RF信号。输出匹配网络执行从功率放大器输出端的低阻抗到匹配网络输出端的较高阻抗的阻抗变换。多个输出路径耦合到输出匹配网络。当选择该输出路径时，每个输出路径为功率放大器提供不同的目标输出阻抗，并将放大的RF信号从功率放大器路由到天线。每个输出路径可以包括与开关串联耦合的匹配网络。当选择输出路径时，匹配网络为功率放大器提供目标输出阻抗。开关将输出路径耦合到/从功率放大器解耦。

14. 发明申请

US20100291888A1 MULTI-MODE MULTI-BAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE 有权
标题翻译：多模多功率放大器模块
公开(公告)号：US20100291888A1
公开(公告)日：2010-11-18
申请号：US12575414
申请日：2009-10-07
申请人： Aristotele Hadjichristos , Puay Hoe See , Babak Nejati , Guy Klemens , Norman Frederick, JR. , Gurkanwal Singh Sahota , Marco Cassia , Nathan Pletcher , Yu Zhao , Thomas Myers
发明人： Aristotele Hadjichristos , Puay Hoe See , Babak Nejati , Guy Klemens , Norman Frederick, JR. , Gurkanwal Singh Sahota , Marco Cassia , Nathan Pletcher , Yu Zhao , Thomas Myers
IPC分类号： H04B1/04
CPC分类号： H04B1/0458 , H03F1/0277 , H03F3/24 , H03F3/72 , H03F2203/7236 , H04B1/0483
摘要： A multi-mode multi-band power amplifier (PA) module is described. In an exemplary design, the PA module includes multiple power amplifiers, multiple matching circuits, and a set of switches. Each power amplifier provides power amplification for its input signal when selected. Each matching circuit provides impedance matching and filtering for its power amplifier and provides a respective output signal. The switches configure the power amplifiers to support multiple modes, with each mode being for a particular radio technology. Each power amplifier supports at least two modes. The PA module may further include a driver amplifier and an additional matching circuit. The driver amplifier amplifies an input signal and provides an amplified signal to the power amplifiers. The additional matching circuit combines the outputs of other matching circuits and provides an output signal with higher output power. The driver amplifier and the power amplifiers can support multiple output power levels.
摘要翻译：描述了多模式多频带功率放大器（PA）模块。在示例性设计中，PA模块包括多个功率放大器，多个匹配电路和一组开关。每个功率放大器在选择时为其输入信号提供功率放大。每个匹配电路为其功率放大器提供阻抗匹配和滤波，并提供相应的输出信号。这些开关配置功率放大器以支持多种模式，每种模式都适用于特定的无线电技术。每个功率放大器至少支持两种模式。 PA模块还可以包括驱动器放大器和附加匹配电路。驱动器放大器放大输入信号并向功率放大器提供放大的信号。附加匹配电路组合其他匹配电路的输出，并提供具有较高输出功率的输出信号。驱动器放大器和功率放大器可以支持多个输出功率电平。

15. 发明授权

US09166533B2 Bias current monitor and control mechanism for amplifiers 有权
标题翻译：放大器的偏置电流监视和控制机制
公开(公告)号：US09166533B2
公开(公告)日：2015-10-20
申请号：US12704432
申请日：2010-02-11
申请人： Thomas D. Marra , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Nathan M. Pletcher
发明人： Thomas D. Marra , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Nathan M. Pletcher
IPC分类号： H03G3/10 , H03F3/04 , H03F1/30 , H03F3/189
CPC分类号： H03F1/301 , H03F1/30 , H03F3/04 , H03F3/189
摘要： Techniques for monitoring and controlling bias current of amplifiers are described. In an exemplary design, an apparatus may include an amplifier and a bias circuit. The amplifier may include at least one transistor coupled to an inductor. The bias circuit may generate at least one bias voltage for the at least one transistor in the amplifier to obtain a target bias current for the amplifier. The bias circuit may generate the at least one bias voltage based on a voltage across the inductor in the amplifier, or a current through a current mirror formed with one of the at least one transistor in the amplifier, or a gate-to-source voltage of one of the at least one transistor in the amplifier, or a voltage in a replica circuit replicating the amplifier, or a current applied to the amplifier with a switched mode power supply disabled.
摘要翻译：描述了用于监视和控制放大器偏置电流的技术。在示例性设计中，装置可以包括放大器和偏置电路。放大器可以包括耦合到电感器的至少一个晶体管。偏置电路可以为放大器中的至少一个晶体管产生至少一个偏置电压，以获得放大器的目标偏置电流。偏置电路可以基于放大器中的电感器两端的电压或通过放大器中的至少一个晶体管中的一个形成的电流镜的电流或栅极至源极电压来产生至少一个偏置电压放大器中的至少一个晶体管中的一个，或复制放大器的复制电路中的电压，或禁用开关模式电源的施加到放大器的电流。

16. 发明授权

US08633777B2 Methods and apparatus for inductors with integrated passive and active elements 有权
标题翻译：具有集成无源和有源元件的电感器的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US08633777B2
公开(公告)日：2014-01-21
申请号：US12628502
申请日：2009-12-01
申请人： Zhang Jin , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Ockgoo Lee , Hongyan Yan , Guy Klemens , Maulin P. Bhagat , Thomas Myers , Norman L. Frederick , Junxiong Deng , Aleksandar Tasic , Bhushan S. Asuri , Mohammad Farazian
发明人： Zhang Jin , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Ockgoo Lee , Hongyan Yan , Guy Klemens , Maulin P. Bhagat , Thomas Myers , Norman L. Frederick , Junxiong Deng , Aleksandar Tasic , Bhushan S. Asuri , Mohammad Farazian
IPC分类号： H03B1/00
CPC分类号： H01L25/16 , H01F17/0006 , H01F27/40 , H01L23/645 , H01L2924/0002 , H01L2924/00
摘要： An integrated circuit is described. The integrated circuit includes an inductor that has a large empty area in the center of the inductor. The integrated circuit also includes additional circuitry. The additional circuitry is located within the large empty area in the center of the inductor. The additional circuitry may include a capacitor bank, transistors, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuitry and other miscellaneous passive or active circuits.
摘要翻译：描述了集成电路。集成电路包括在电感器中心具有大的空白区域的电感器。集成电路还包括附加电路。附加电路位于电感器中心的大空区域内。附加电路可以包括电容器组，晶体管，静电放电（ESD）保护电路和其它各种无源或有源电路。

17. 发明授权

US06738432B2 System and method for RF signal amplification 有权
标题翻译： RF信号放大的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US06738432B2
公开(公告)日：2004-05-18
申请号：US09813741
申请日：2001-03-21
申请人： David R. Pehlke , Aristotele Hadjichristos
发明人： David R. Pehlke , Aristotele Hadjichristos
IPC分类号： H04L2704
CPC分类号： H03F1/0222 , H03F1/0277 , H03F2200/331 , H03F2200/504
摘要： A branched power amplifier circuit includes two or more amplifier segments or branches, each with a corresponding lossy modulator. The branched power amplifier may be dynamically resized by enabling different ones of its branches, to deliver peak efficiency at a number of different amplifier output power levels. Each amplifier branch operates in a saturated mode and selectively amplifies an RF input signal. The lossy modulators provide either supply voltage or supply current modulation to corresponding amplifier branches, thus imparting highly linear amplitude modulation to the overall output signal generated by branched power amplifier, despite its saturated mode operation. The branched power amplifier circuit may be configured such that particular combinations of segments have peak efficiencies matched to the needs of one or more air interface standards used in wireless mobile communication systems.
摘要翻译：分支功率放大器电路包括两个或更多个放大器段或分支，每个具有相应的有损调制器。分支功率放大器可以通过使其不同的分支动态地调整大小，以在多个不同的放大器输出功率电平上提供峰值效率。每个放大器分支工作在饱和模式，并有选择地放大RF输入信号。有损调制器为相应的放大器分支提供电源电压或电源电流调制，从而对分支功率放大器产生的总体输出信号赋予高度线性的幅度调制，尽管其饱和模式操作。分支功率放大器电路可以被配置为使得段的特定组合具有与在无线移动通信系统中使用的一个或多个空中接口标准的需要相匹配的峰值效率。

18. 发明授权

US6078219A Wide range single stage variable gain amplifier 有权
标题翻译：宽范围单级可变增益放大器
公开(公告)号：US6078219A
公开(公告)日：2000-06-20
申请号：US181361
申请日：1998-10-28
申请人： Aristotele Hadjichristos , Scott R. Justice
发明人： Aristotele Hadjichristos , Scott R. Justice
IPC分类号： H03G1/00 , H03F3/45
CPC分类号： H03G1/0023
摘要： A wide range single stage variable gain amplifier is provided for receiving an input signal and outputting an amplitude varied version of the received input signal. In its most basic form, the wide range single stage variable gain amplifier includes an input circuit receiving an input signal and developing an input current, a first control circuit receiving the input current, the first control circuit being selectively controllable to output an attenuated version of the received input current, a second control circuit directly connected to the first control circuit for receiving the attenuated input current therefrom, the second control circuit being selectively controllable to output a further attenuated version of the attenuated input current, and an output circuit receiving the further attenuated input current and developing an amplitude varied version of the received input signal.
摘要翻译：提供宽范围的单级可变增益放大器，用于接收输入信号并输出所接收的输入信号的幅度变化版本。在其最基本的形式中，宽范围的单级可变增益放大器包括接收输入信号和显影输入电流的输入电路，接收输入电流的第一控制电路，第一控制电路被选择性地控制以输出衰减版本所接收的输入电流，直接连接到第一控制电路的第二控制电路，用于从其接收衰减的输入电流，第二控制电路是可选择的可控制的，以输出衰减的输入电流的进一步的衰减版本;以及输出电路，衰减的输入电流并且形成接收到的输入信号的幅度变化的版本。

19. 发明授权

US08779859B2 Multi-cascode amplifier bias techniques 有权
标题翻译：多共源共栅放大器偏置技术
公开(公告)号：US08779859B2
公开(公告)日：2014-07-15
申请号：US13570062
申请日：2012-08-08
申请人： Wenjun Su , Chiewcharn Narathong , Guangming Yin , Aristotele Hadjichristos
发明人： Wenjun Su , Chiewcharn Narathong , Guangming Yin , Aristotele Hadjichristos
IPC分类号： H03F1/22
CPC分类号： H03F1/223 , H03F3/193
摘要： Techniques for generating bias voltages for a multi-cascode amplifier. In an aspect, a multi-cascode bias network is provided, each transistor in the bias network being a replica of a corresponding transistor in the multi-cascode amplifier, enabling accurate biasing of the transistors in the multi-cascode amplifier. In another aspect, a voltage supply for the multi-cascode amplifier is provided separately from a voltage supply for the replica bias network, to advantageously decouple variations in the amplifier voltage supply from the bias network voltage supply. In yet another aspect, the bias voltages of transistors in the multi-cascode amplifier may be configured by adjusting the impedance of resistive voltage dividers coupled to the transistor gate biases. As the gain of the amplifier depends on the bias voltages of the cascode amplifiers, the gain of the amplifier may be adjusted in this manner without introducing a variable gain element directly in the amplifier signal path.
摘要翻译：用于产生多共源共栅放大器偏置电压的技术。在一方面，提供了一种多共源共栅偏压网络，偏置网络中的每个晶体管是多共源共栅放大器中对应的晶体管的复制品，使多级共源共栅放大器中的晶体管能够精确偏置。在另一方面，用于多重共源共栅放大器的电压源与用于复制偏压网络的电压源分开提供，以有利地将放大器电压源与偏置网络电压源的变化分离。在另一方面，多并联放大器中的晶体管的偏置电压可以通过调整耦合到晶体管栅极偏置的电阻分压器的阻抗来配置。由于放大器的增益取决于共源共栅放大器的偏置电压，所以可以以这种方式调节放大器的增益，而不将可变增益元件直接引入放大器信号路径。

20. 发明授权

US08639205B2 Reduced power-consumption receivers 失效
标题翻译：降低功耗的接收机
公开(公告)号：US08639205B2
公开(公告)日：2014-01-28
申请号：US12052657
申请日：2008-03-20
申请人： Junxiong Deng , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Aleksandar Tasic , Frederic Bossu
发明人： Junxiong Deng , Aristotele Hadjichristos , Aleksandar Tasic , Frederic Bossu
IPC分类号： H04B1/26
CPC分类号： H04W52/0206 , H03G3/20 , H04B1/16
摘要： An exemplary embodiment disclosed comprises a mixer having a plurality of input leads; a first degenerative impedance element coupled to a first input lead of the mixer; a second degenerative impedance element coupled to a second input lead of the mixer; and a local oscillator (LO) system comprising a plurality of duty cycle modes to generate a LO signal for the mixer, the local oscillator system operates in a first duty cycle based on a first gain state of the mixer, and in a second duty cycle based on a second gain state of the mixer.
摘要翻译：公开的示例性实施例包括具有多个输入引线的混合器; 耦合到混合器的第一输入引线的第一退化阻抗元件; 耦合到混合器的第二输入引线的第二退化阻抗元件; 以及本地振荡器（LO）系统，其包括多个占空比模式以产生混频器的LO信号，本地振荡器系统基于混频器的第一增益状态在第一占空比中工作，并且在第二占空比基于混频器的第二增益状态。

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