Adaptive class AB amplifier for TDMA wireless communications systems

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PATENT NO 5426641
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08187973

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In a TDM/TDMA portable radio communications system, the modulated RF signal transmitted by a portable handset unit is amplified for uplink transmission to a port by an adaptive class AB power amplifier. A class AB amplifier provides the necessary amplification for the low power levels to be output by the portable units, but must be biased just slightly 'on' with no signal input for required maximum efficiency and linearity. In order to maintain the amplifier at a proper bias level over changing temperature conditions and free from the effects of device aging and device-to-device variations, the drain current of the amplifier is monitored each frame outside the burst interval in which the portable is transmitting and thus when no signal is present at its input. The drain current is then controlled by adjusting the gate voltage to compensate for any variations.

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INTELLECTUAL VENTURES II LLC251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Afrashteh, Alireza Falls Church, VA 10 294
Sollenberger, Nelson R Tinton Falls, NJ 74 2067

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