18667309. RECONFIGURABLE AMPLIFIER simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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RECONFIGURABLE AMPLIFIER
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Inventor(s)
Janakiram Sankaranarayanan of San Diego CA (US)
Lai Kan Leung of Carlsbad CA (US)
Timothy Donald Gathman of San Diego CA (US)
Ojas Choksi of San Diego CA (US)
RECONFIGURABLE AMPLIFIER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18667309 titled 'RECONFIGURABLE AMPLIFIER
The abstract describes an amplifying circuit with two reconfigurable amplifiers that can operate in either cascode mode or non-cascode mode.
- The first reconfigurable amplifier is connected to the first input of the circuit and can switch between cascode and non-cascode modes.
- The second reconfigurable amplifier is connected to the second input of the circuit and can also switch between cascode and non-cascode modes.
- Both amplifiers are connected to the output of the circuit, providing flexibility in amplification modes.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in audio amplifiers, signal processing circuits, and communication systems. - It can also be applied in medical devices, radar systems, and instrumentation equipment.
Problems Solved: - Provides flexibility in amplification modes based on the specific requirements of the application. - Enhances the performance and efficiency of amplifying circuits in various electronic devices.
Benefits: - Improved signal processing capabilities. - Enhanced performance and efficiency in amplification. - Flexibility to adapt to different circuit requirements.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in the development of high-performance audio equipment, medical devices, and communication systems. - It has the potential to impact the electronics industry by improving the efficiency and performance of amplifying circuits.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the reconfigurability of the amplifiers impact the overall performance of the amplifying circuit? 2. What are the specific advantages of operating in cascode mode versus non-cascode mode in this circuit design?
Original Abstract Submitted
An amplifying circuit includes a first reconfigurable amplifier configured to selectively operate in a cascode mode or a non-cascode mode, wherein an input of the first reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to a first input of the amplifying circuit, and an output of the first reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to an output of the amplifying circuit. The amplifying circuit also includes a second reconfigurable amplifier configured to selectively operate in the cascode mode or the non-cascode mode, wherein an input of the second reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to a second input of the amplifying circuit, and an output of the second reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to the output of the amplifying circuit.
