MACOM Technology Solutions has been granted a patent for an RF amplifier device with an IC chip, transistor, operational circuit, and port for adjusting external operational circuitry. The device allows for impedance matching, phase shifting, and harmonic termination operations, enhancing RF tuning capabilities. GlobalData’s report on MACOM Technology Solutions gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Rf amplifier device with ic chip for rf tuning

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12003220B2) discloses a Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier device featuring an integrated circuit (IC) chip with a substrate, a first transistor, and a first operational circuit designed for impedance matching, phase shifting, and harmonic termination operations. The device includes a port for connecting external circuitry to adjust these operations, enabling RF tuning. The patent covers various configurations of the RF amplifier device, including different fundamental frequencies ranging from 0.5 GHz to 40 GHz, as well as the incorporation of gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) materials for enhanced performance.

Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as multiple transistor paths, input and output matching circuitry, and interstage matching circuitry between transistors. The RF amplifier device can be tailored for specific applications, including Doherty amplifiers, GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs), and silicon-based laterally-diffused metal-oxide semiconductors (LDMOS). The inclusion of passive components in the operational circuit enhances the device's functionality, while the ability to tune the fundamental frequency adds versatility to its performance. Overall, the patent highlights the innovative design and capabilities of the RF amplifier device, showcasing advancements in RF technology for various frequency ranges and applications.

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