Feedback-Biased Amplifier Circuit for Low-Noise Wide Bandwidth

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for an amplifier that operates at low noise levels and has high resolution and wide bandwidth, which existing amplifiers fail to achieve effectively.

Innovation Solution

The amplifier comprises an input circuit that converts input signals into current, an output circuit with switching elements, and a biasing circuit forming a feedback loop to adjust voltage changes, including amplification circuits that increase transconductance and reduce voltage changes, and capacitors to enhance bandwidth.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional amplifier designs are used, then basic amplification function is achieved, but noise level is high and resolution is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveresolutionVSAvoidnoise level
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback loops that sense output signals and adjust input signals accordingly. This feedback mechanism reduces noise and distortion by comparing the actual output with the desired output and correcting errors, thereby improving resolution and reducing harmful noise factors simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes key operating parameters including bias voltages, transconductance values, and impedance levels to optimize performance. By adjusting these parameters, the amplifier achieves lower noise floors and higher resolution without sacrificing basic amplification functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If amplifier gain is increased to improve resolution, then signal detail is enhanced, but bandwidth decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveresolutionVSAvoidbandwidth
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the amplification function into multiple stages, each optimized for specific frequency ranges. This segmentation allows the amplifier to maintain high resolution in critical bands while preserving overall bandwidth through distributed gain across different frequency segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic compensation techniques where circuit parameters automatically adjust based on operating conditions and frequency content. This dynamic adaptation allows the amplifier to maintain optimal resolution across varying signal frequencies without fixed bandwidth limitations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If feedback loop is added to reduce voltage change and improve linearity, then distortion is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelinearityVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback loops that sense output signals and adjust input signals accordingly. This feedback mechanism reduces noise and distortion by comparing the actual output with the desired output and correcting errors, thereby improving resolution and reducing harmful noise factors simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Power

If transconductance is increased to improve amplification performance, then gain is enhanced, but voltage change increases causing distortion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveamplification gainVSAvoidvoltage stability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The feedback loops monitor voltage changes and automatically adjust bias conditions to maintain stable operating points. This allows high transconductance for gain enhancement while the feedback compensates for excessive voltage variations, preventing distortion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts bias voltages and other operating parameters in response to signal conditions. This parameter modulation allows the amplifier to maintain high gain through increased transconductance while compensating for voltage instability through real-time parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11942907B2Amplifier
Publication Date: 2024.03.26 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The amplifier includes an input circuit configured to convert an input signal into a current; an output circuit comprising at least one switching element for reducing a voltage change of an output end of the input circuit and configured to provide an output signal; and a biasing circuit connected to the at least one switching element to form a feedback loop for reducing the voltage change of the output end of the input circuit.