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Multistage cascode radio frequency amplifier
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1990-11-26
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2010-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A cascode radio frequency amplifier in which a control amplifier stage is provided and any number of clone amplifier stages are connected in series (cascode) with the control amplifier. The cascode amplifiers provide equal voltage and power since each of the clone stages provides unity gain. The device can operate from low frequencies to high frequencies.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E. Milberger
- 👤 Charles S. Kerfoot
- 👤 Daniel C. Buck
- 👤 Franklin B. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:03
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03F; H03F3/00; H03F3/42; H03F3/426; H03F1/00; H03F1/08; H03F1/22; H03F1/226; H03F3/189; H03F3/19; H03F3/193; H03F3/1935
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier comprising: amplifier means connected in series, each amplifier means having a unity gain; wherein said amplifier means comprises a control amplifier and clone follower means connected in series with said control amplifier; wherein each of said control amplifier means and said clone follower means comprises; transistor means, and bias circuit means connected to said transistor means for providing an automatic bias to said transistor means, wherein each of said bias circuit means comprises: a first resistor operatively connected to said transistor means; a capacitor operatively connected in parallel with said first resistor; and a second resistor operatively connected to the connection between said first resistor and said capacitor and to said transistor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier comprising: amplifier means connected in series, each amplifier means having a unity gain; wherein said amplifier means comprises a control amplifier and clone follower means connected in series with said control amplifier; wherein each of said control amplifier means and said clone follower means comprises; transistor means, and bias circuit means connected to said transistor means for providing an automatic bias to said transistor means, wherein each of said bias circuit means comprises: a first resistor operatively connected to said transistor means; a capacitor operatively connected in parallel with said first resistor; and a second resistor operatively connected to the connection between said first resistor and said capacitor and to said transistor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier according to claim 1, further comprising: input means, including: a second capacitor, operatively connected to said control amplifier, for receiving an input signal and reducing a negative feedback effect of a reverse transfer capacitance of said control amplifier; a first inductor operatively connected to said second capacitor; and a third capacitor operatively connected between said inductor and ground; load means; and output means operatively connected to said load means, including: a fourth capacitor operatively connected to said load means; a second inductor operatively connected to said third capacitor; and a fifth capacitor operatively connected between said second inductor and ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
225 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier, comprising: a control amplifier; clone follower means, operatively connected in series with said control amplifier, said clone follower means including n-number of clone follower stages, n being an integer greater than or equal to 1 and each providing a unity power gain, each of said control amplifier and said clone follower means including: transistor means; and bias circuit means, operatively connected to said transistor means, for providing an automatic bias to said transistor means, said bias circuit including: a first resistor operatively connected to said transistor means; a first capacitor operatively connected in parallel with said first resistor; and a second resistor operatively connected to the connection between said first resistor and said first capacitor and to said transistor means; input means operatively connected to said control amplifier, including: a second capacitor, operatively connected to said control amplifier, for receiving an input signal and reducing a negative feedback effect of a reverse transfer capacitance of said control amplifier; a first inductor operatively connected to said second capacitor; and a third capacitor operatively connected between said inductor and ground; load means; and output means operatively connected to said load means, including: a fourth capacitor operatively connected to said load means; a second inductor operatively connected to said fourth capacitor; and a fifth capacitor operatively connected between said second inductor and ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
225 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier, comprising: a control amplifier; clone follower means, operatively connected in series with said control amplifier, said clone follower means including n-number of clone follower stages, n being an integer greater than or equal to 1 and each providing a unity power gain, each of said control amplifier and said clone follower means including: transistor means; and bias circuit means, operatively connected to said transistor means, for providing an automatic bias to said transistor means, said bias circuit including: a first resistor operatively connected to said transistor means; a first capacitor operatively connected in parallel with said first resistor; and a second resistor operatively connected to the connection between said first resistor and said first capacitor and to said transistor means; input means operatively connected to said control amplifier, including: a second capacitor, operatively connected to said control amplifier, for receiving an input signal and reducing a negative feedback effect of a reverse transfer capacitance of said control amplifier; a first inductor operatively connected to said second capacitor; and a third capacitor operatively connected between said inductor and ground; load means; and output means operatively connected to said load means, including: a fourth capacitor operatively connected to said load means; a second inductor operatively connected to said fourth capacitor; and a fifth capacitor operatively connected between said second inductor and ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier according to claim 3, wherein said transistor means comprise GaAs field effect transistors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier according to claim 3, wherein said transistor means comprise bipolar transistors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier according to claim 3, wherein said control amplifier comprises a field effect transistor and said clone follower means comprise bipolar transistors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier, comprising: a control amplifier; n-number of clone follower amplifiers operatively connected in series with said control amplifier, n being an integer greater than or equal to 1; said control amplifier and each said clone follower amplifier comprising a transistor and a bias circuit; each said bias circuit comprising a biasing means for applying a phantom virtual ground to said transistor, said biasing means operable to divide a supply voltage equally across said transistors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier, comprising: a control amplifier; n-number of clone follower amplifiers operatively connected in series with said control amplifier, n being an integer greater than or equal to 1; said control amplifier and each said clone follower amplifier comprising a transistor and a bias circuit; each said bias circuit comprising a biasing means for applying a phantom virtual ground to said transistor, said biasing means operable to divide a supply voltage equally across said transistors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier as in claim 7, wherein said biasing means comprises: a first resistor operatively connected to said transistor; a capacitor operatively connected in parallel with said first resistor; and a second resistor operatively connected to the connection between said first resistor and said capacitor and to said transistor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier as in claim 7, wherein said transistors comprise GaAs field effect transistors, and said cascode amplifier is operable at a frequency of 10 GHz or higher.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier as in claim 7, wherein said transistors comprise bipolar transistors, and said cascode amplifier is operable at frequencies from 1 to 5 GHz.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A radio frequency cascode amplifier as in claim 7, wherein said cascode amplifier is formed as an integrated circuit.
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