Patent ID: 8265580
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: H03G,H04B

Abstract:
1. A method for amplifying a RF signal in a receiver, the method comprising: receiving the RF signal at the receiver; amplifying the RF signal on a first amplification path; measuring the power of the RF signal to get a power value; routing the RF signal to a second amplification path if the power value is higher than a first defined threshold value, wherein the second amplification path produces weaker amplification of the RF signal than the first amplification path; measuring the power value of the RF signal when the RF signal is routed to the second amplification path; and routing the RF signal to a third amplification path, if the power value is higher than a third defined threshold value, wherein the third amplification path produces weaker amplification of the RF signal than the second amplification path; measuring the power value of the RF signal when the RF signal is routed to the third amplification path; and routing the RF signal to the second amplification path, if the power value is lower than a fourth defined threshold value.