Patent classifications
H03F2200/165
Power Amplifier with Harmonic Filter
The present invention discloses an amplifier. The bias amplifier includes a signal input end, for inputting an input signal; a voltage input end, for inputting a source voltage; an amplifying circuit, for generating an amplified input signal according to the input signal, and the amplified input signal comprises a fundamental signal, a first harmonic signal and a second harmonic signal, wherein the first harmonic signal is a second order harmonic of the fundamental signal, and the second harmonic signal is a third order harmonic of the fundamental signal; a harmonic filter, coupled between the voltage input end and the amplifying circuit, for filtering the first harmonic signal and the second harmonic signal; and a signal output end, coupled to the harmonic filter, for outputting an output signal according to the amplified input signal.
HIGH LINEARITY MODES IN WIRELESS RECEIVERS
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to techniques and apparatus for operating a wireless receiver of the apparatus in a high linearity mode. An example method includes operating the apparatus in a first mode with transmission of a plurality of transmit signals. The method also includes attenuating a received signal via an attenuator while operating the apparatus in the first mode. The method further includes amplifying the attenuated signal with an amplifier while operating the apparatus in the first mode. For certain aspects, the method further involves operating the apparatus in a second mode, bypassing the attenuator while operating the apparatus in the second mode, and amplifying the received signal with the amplifier while operating the apparatus in the second mode.
Radio frequency switch circuit and method for controlling circuit
A radio frequency switch circuit includes a negative voltage generating circuit, a notch network, a logic control circuit, and a radio frequency switching circuit. The logic control circuit can be configured to, upon being driven by the negative voltage signal generated by the negative voltage generating circuit, control the operating modes of the radio frequency switching circuit; and the notch network is connected between the negative voltage generating circuit and the logic control circuit. As such, the influence of radio frequency signals generated by the radio frequency switching circuit can be filtered through the notch network, and the interference of radio frequency signals to the negative voltage generating circuit can be reduced, thereby improving the performance of the radio frequency switch circuit, for example in insertion loss, isolation and harmonic suppression.
BaseLine Restoration Circuit
Aspects of the present disclosure include circuits, systems and methods for baseline signal restoration over differential outputs. Circuits according to certain embodiments include an input module for receiving a signal from a sensor, an amplifier module, operably connected to the input module, for modifying the input signal, a baseline restoration module, operably connected to the amplifier module, for extracting a direct current component of the input signal, and an output module, operably connected to the amplifier module, for transmitting a baseline restored signal, wherein the output module comprises differential outputs. Baseline restoration systems according to certain embodiments include a baseline restoration circuit for generating a baseline restored signal on differential outputs, a downstream receiver circuit for receiving a baseline restored signal on differential inputs transmitted by the baseline restoration circuit, and cable core wires configured to connect the differential outputs of the baseline restoration circuit with the differential inputs of the downstream receiver circuit. Flow cytometry systems with baseline restoration using the subject circuits are described. Methods for baseline restoration are also provided.
POWER LIMITING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER OF A FRONT END INTERFACE OF A RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE
A power limiting system and method for a low noise amplifier of a front end interface of a radio frequency communication device. A voltage regulator provides a source voltage to the low noise amplifier having a nominal voltage level that optimizes linearity of the low noise amplifier while a power level of a radio frequency input signal provided to an input of the low noise amplifier does not exceed a predetermined power level threshold. Detection circuitry detects when the power level of a radio frequency input signal exceeds the predetermined power level threshold and provides an adjust signal indicative thereof to the voltage regulator to reduce the source voltage below the nominal voltage level.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLIED TO TRANSMIT SIGNAL
An electronic device includes an antenna, a communication circuit, and a processor. The communication circuit includes a first amplifier configured to amplify a radio frequency signal; a first coupler configured to output a first amplifier output signal output from the first amplifier, to the antenna through a first port, and output at least a part of the first amplifier output signal to a first switch through a second port; and a second amplifier configured to amplify the second portion of the first amplifier output signal, output from the first switch. The processor is operably connected to the antenna and the communication circuit, wherein the processor is configured to, based on a magnitude of the first amplifier output signal, control the first switch and the second switch to use the first amplifier, or to use the first amplifier and the second amplifier.
MULTIPLEXED READOUT SYSTEM
A circuit is presented which includes a first amplifier having an input, a transmission line having first and second ends. The first end of the transmission line is coupled to an input of the first amplifier and a plurality of channels. Each channel includes a plurality of resonators arranged to read out a plurality of qubits, respectively and a readout line arranged to receive read out signals from the plurality of resonators. The readout line of each channel is coupled to the transmission line and each channel is configured to output a respective signal in a respective frequency band which is different from frequency bands of other channels in the plurality of channels.
Wireless Communication Apparatus, System, and Signal Processing Method
This application discloses a wireless communication apparatus and a signal processing method. The wireless communication apparatus includes a power amplifier and a bias circuit. The power amplifier includes a signal input port, a signal output port, a power supply port, and a bias port. The power amplifier is configured to: receive a power supply signal through the power supply port, receive a bias signal through the bias port, receive a radio frequency signal through the signal input port, and output a power amplified radio frequency signal. The bias circuit is configured to generate the bias signal. A timing feature of the bias signal is synchronized with a timing feature of a switch signal of a power amplifier, to compensate for a nonlinear change in the TDD scenario.
Electronic filter apparatus
An electronic apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a circuit element configured to output a signal comprising a modulated frequency component. The apparatus also includes a filter arrangement comprising first, second and third notch filter arrangements, wherein each of the first and second notch filter arrangements comprise a first series inductor, and a series shunt configuration comprising a second inductor and a capacitor coupled in series and the third notch filter arrangement comprises a series inductor and a shunt capacitor, wherein each of the notch filter arrangements are configured to generate a notch in a frequency response to attenuate the output signal at a frequency of the modulated frequency component.