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Improved amplifying circuit

Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1970-09-29
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-09-29
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Abstract

Abstract Radiofrequency signals and lower frequency signals are separately amplified without mixing in a single transistor by applying the lower frequency signals through a filter to the transistor base and deriving the amplified lower frequency signals in an emitter-follower circuit, and by applying the radiofrequency signals to the transistor emitter and deriving the amplified radiofrequency signals from the transistor collector with the transistor base being connected in a common base configuration.

Inventors

  • 👤 John H Denny Jr

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 19:44
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03F; H03F3/00; H03F3/189; H03F3/19; H03F1/00; H03F1/42; H03F1/48; H03F3/68; H03F2200/00; H03F2200/198

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 189 words
An improved circuit for separately amplifying radio frequency signals and lower frequency signals comprising: a. a transistor having an emitter, a base, and a collector; b. first and second terminals for supplying direct current power; c. a resistor bias circuit connected between said first and second terminals; d. means connecting a selected point on said bias circuit to said transistor base; e. a bias and lower frequency output resistor connected between a point on said bias circuit and said transistor emitter; f. a filter circuit having an input for receiving lower frequency signals for amplification and having an output; g. said filter circuit including means for passing said lower frequency signals and for blocking direct current and said radiofrequency signals; h. means connecting said filter circuit output to said transistor base; i. a capacitor connected to said transistor emitter for supplying radio frequency signals to be amplified, and for deriving amplified lower frequency signals; j. means connected to said transistor collector for deriving amplified radio frequency signals therefrom; k. and means connected between said transistor collector and one of said terminals for supplying direct current power to said transistor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 189 words
An improved circuit for separately amplifying radio frequency signals and lower frequency signals comprising: a. a transistor having an emitter, a base, and a collector; b. first and second terminals for supplying direct current power; c. a resistor bias circuit connected between said first and second terminals; d. means connecting a selected point on said bias circuit to said transistor base; e. a bias and lower frequency output resistor connected between a point on said bias circuit and said transistor emitter; f. a filter circuit having an input for receiving lower frequency signals for amplification and having an output; g. said filter circuit including means for passing said lower frequency signals and for blocking direct current and said radiofrequency signals; h. means connecting said filter circuit output to said transistor base; i. a capacitor connected to said transistor emitter for supplying radio frequency signals to be amplified, and for deriving amplified lower frequency signals; j. means connected to said transistor collector for deriving amplified radio frequency signals therefrom; k. and means connected between said transistor collector and one of said terminals for supplying direct current power to said transistor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 41 words
The improved circuit of claim 1 wherein said filter circuit comprises an inductor and a capacitor connected in series between said filter circuit input and output, and comprises a shunt capacitor connected between said series circuit and one of said terminals.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1975-06-20 1975-12-20 1976-06-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-06-20 1979-12-20 1980-06-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-06-20 1983-12-20 1984-06-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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