Db-linear variable gain amplifier (vga) stage with a high broad band
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LANTIQ BET GMBH & CO KG
- Publication Date
- 2004-12-15
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to a broadband VGA stage, in particular for amplifying / attenuating differential input signals with a wide dynamic range. Background technique
[0002] A VGA (Variable Gain Amplifier) ​​stage is used to convert a variable input signal into an output signal with a fixed amplitude. Modern VGA stages have to meet high requirements for linearity characteristics and bandwidth which can cause problems especially if the input signal has a wide dynamic range (eg from 20mV to 2V).
[0003] In order to meet the above criteria, the problem is, especially due to the fact that sending the application-dependent signal over different cable lengths between the transmitter and the receiver, and the receiver's input amplifier has to handle amplitudes ranging from e.g. -20dB to + Signal between 20dB, at the same time, the amplifier must have excellent linearity, best offset and noise characteristics. In addition, the amplifier must not sign...