Patents Examined by Hep Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6753716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuitry for impedance matching. The invention utilizes circuitry for impedance matching, which circuitry for example is connected to a differential or balanced power amplifier or some other device in need of output impedance tuning. The circuitry includes at least one inductance connected to at least one device which conducts when being forward biased, and a direct current (DC) source controlling the conduction of the device. The circuitry eliminates the DC component of a signal passing through it. By controlling the device that is conducting when it is forward biased, it is possible to turn the circuitry on and off, thus altering the impedance at the output of the amplifier. Hence, a load switch has been created at the output of the amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Henrik Sihm, Jesper Riishöj