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Feedbeside correction circuit for an amplifier
Assignee: Micron Technology Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A feedbeside correction circuit for correcting errors in the frequency response of a wideband amplifier includes a network which models the physical distortion-producing mechanisms of the amplifier semiconductor pn junctions. An input signal is applied simultaneously to the amplifier and to the feedbeside circuit. The feedbeside circuit produces a correction signal which is applied to a summing node and subtracted from the amplifier signal so that the amplifier output is substantially error free. The circuit may be used both for single-ended and differential inputs.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Addis
- 👤 Bruce E. Hofer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-28 12:53
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03F; H03F1/00; H03F1/42; H03F1/48; H03F1/32; H03F1/3211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An amplifier having a correction circuit, comprising: input terminal means for receiving an input signal; a first wideband differential amplifier coupled to said input terminal means to receive said input signal and produce an output signal therefrom, said first differential amplifier including a first pair of emitter coupled transistors having a pair of output collectors; correction circuit means coupled to said input terminal means, said correction circuit means being responsive to said input signal for generating a correction signal only when the frequency of said input signal is within a predetermined frequency band; a second differential amplifier coupled to said correction circuit means, said second differential amplifier including a second pair of emitter coupled transistors having a pair of output collectors; and means for coupling both collectors of said second pair of emitter coupled transistors to both collectors of said first pair of emitter coupled transistors so that said correction signal is algebraically summed with said output signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An amplifier having a correction circuit, comprising: input terminal means for receiving an input signal; a first wideband differential amplifier coupled to said input terminal means to receive said input signal and produce an output signal therefrom, said first differential amplifier including a first pair of emitter coupled transistors having a pair of output collectors; correction circuit means coupled to said input terminal means, said correction circuit means being responsive to said input signal for generating a correction signal only when the frequency of said input signal is within a predetermined frequency band; a second differential amplifier coupled to said correction circuit means, said second differential amplifier including a second pair of emitter coupled transistors having a pair of output collectors; and means for coupling both collectors of said second pair of emitter coupled transistors to both collectors of said first pair of emitter coupled transistors so that said correction signal is algebraically summed with said output signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An amplifier in accordance with claim 1 wherein said correction circuit means includes a buffer amplifier input stage, said buffer amplifier comprising an operational amplifier having a predetermined gain characteristic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An amplifier in accordance with claim 2 wherein said operational amplifier is adapted to receive a differential input.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An amplifier in accordance with claim 1 wherein said correction circuit means includes a plurality of low pass filters for passing a signal therethrough within a predetermined correction frequency band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An amplifier in accordance with claim 4 wherein said correction circuit means further includes a plurality of adjustable voltage dividers connected to said low pass filters for adjusting the attenuation of signal levels through each of said filters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
An amplifier in accordance with claim 4 wherein said correction circuit means further includes an operational amplifier output stage, said operational amplifier having a plurality of input resistors each of which is connected to a low pass filter.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |