Patent ID: 6198352
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: H03F

Abstract:
A radio frequency amplifier, comprising:an input stage including an input inductor and an input circuit portion operably connected to said input inductor, wherein said input circuit portion includes an input gain portion;an output stage operably connected to said input stage, said output stage including an output inductor and an output circuit portion operably connected to said output inductor, wherein said output circuit portion includes an output gain portion wherein said output stage has an output impedance, an output reactance, and an output inductance and wherein said output impedance is designed to match a system impedance upon a resonation of said output inductance with said output reactance; andwherein said input inductor and said output inductor are distinct components, and wherein said input circuit portion and said output circuit portion are fabricated on a single, integrated circuit chip with CMOS technology.