CN100413213C - 一级或多级开关模式功率放大器的功率控制和调制 - Google Patents

一级或多级开关模式功率放大器的功率控制和调制 Download PDF

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CN100413213C
CN100413213C CNB018169848A CN01816984A CN100413213C CN 100413213 C CN100413213 C CN 100413213C CN B018169848 A CNB018169848 A CN B018169848A CN 01816984 A CN01816984 A CN 01816984A CN 100413213 C CN100413213 C CN 100413213C
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