Bias Inductor Impedance Control for Temperature-Stable Amplifiers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing amplifier circuits struggle to supply a suitable bias current in response to temperature changes, leading to degradation of linearity due to fixed inductance in the bias inductor.

Innovation Solution

An amplifier unit with a variable resistor circuit and control circuit that adjusts impedance based on measured amplification characteristics to maintain constant gain and linearity by varying the resistance value of the variable resistor circuit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a fixed inductance bias inductor is used, then the circuit structure is simple, but the amplification characteristic degrades due to temperature changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit structureVSAvoidamplification characteristic
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed inductance bias inductor into a variable inductance configuration. The bias inductor is replaced with a combination of inductors and switching elements that can dynamically adjust the inductance value based on temperature conditions. This dynamic adjustment compensates for temperature-induced changes in the amplification factor, maintaining stable amplification characteristics while resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of manufacture

If the bias inductor inductance is fixed, then the device is simple to manufacture, but it cannot supply suitable bias current in response to temperature changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice manufacturingVSAvoidtemperature adaptation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamics by enabling the bias inductor to dynamically adjust its inductance value in response to temperature changes. The configuration includes multiple inductors with different inductance values and switching elements that selectively connect these inductors based on detected temperature conditions. This allows the device to adapt to varying temperature environments while maintaining manufacturability through a modular design approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by varying the inductance value of the bias inductor based on temperature parameters. The system detects temperature changes and相应地 adjusts the inductance parameter of the bias inductor to optimize the bias current supply. This parameter adjustment ensures that the amplifier transistor receives appropriate bias current across different temperature conditions, resolving the contradiction between ease of manufacture and temperature adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If a fixed bias current is supplied, then the bias circuit is simple, but the linearity degrades due to amplification factor variations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebias circuitVSAvoidlinearity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transforming the fixed bias current supply into a dynamic bias current adjustment system. The bias circuit incorporates temperature detection capabilities and inductance adjustment mechanisms that modify the bias current in response to temperature changes. This dynamic adjustment compensates for amplification factor variations, maintaining linearity while keeping the bias circuit relatively simple through integrated design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by introducing a temperature detection mechanism that monitors temperature conditions and feeds this information back to the bias inductor control. The feedback loop enables the bias circuit to automatically adjust the inductance value and consequently the bias current based on real-time temperature measurements. This feedback mechanism maintains linearity by compensating for temperature-induced amplification factor changes while preserving bias circuit simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12562689B2Amplifier unit
Publication Date: 2026.02.24 MURATA MFG CO LTD
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AI summary

An amplifier unit includes an amplifier, a bias circuit, an inductor, a variable resistor circuit, and a control circuit. The amplifier includes an amplifier transistor that amplifies an input radio-frequency signal. The bias circuit is connected to the amplifier. The inductor is connected between and in series with the amplifier and the bias circuit. The variable resistor circuit is connected to the inductor. The control circuit includes a measuring circuit and a comparison circuit. The measuring circuit measures an amplification characteristic value of the amplifier transistor. The comparison circuit compares the amplification characteristic value measured by the measuring circuit with a reference value. The control circuit controls the variable resistor circuit based on a comparison result of the comparison circuit.