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High-Efficiency Power ModuleOne or more embodiments of the present invention pertain to an all solid-state microwave power module. The module includes a plurality of solid-state amplifiers configured to amplify a signal using a low power stage, a medium power stage, and a high power stage. The module also includes a power conditioner configured to activate a voltage sequencer (e.g., bias controller) when power is received from a power source. The voltage sequencer is configured to sequentially apply voltage to a gate of each amplifier and sequentially apply voltage to a drain of each amplifier.
Document ID
20140016588
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Simons, Rainee N
Wintucky, Edwin G
Date Acquired
November 21, 2014
Publication Date
July 2, 2013
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: US-Patent-8,476,979
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-13/178,101
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-8,476,979
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-13/178,101
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