摘要 |
A high efficiency variable power amplifier suitable for use in a battery powered device is provided wherein a variable power amplifier has at least a first (2) and a second (12) amplification stage. Base bias potential (8) for the second amplification stage (12) is derived from the bias potential provided to the first amplification stage. In this way, as the bias potential to the first amplification stage is modified to vary the output power, the base bias potential for the second amplification stage is correspondingly modified to maintain the amplifier's efficiency.
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