CPC H03K 3/012 (2013.01) [H02M 7/217 (2013.01); H03F 3/19 (2013.01); H03G 3/3036 (2013.01); H03F 2200/451 (2013.01); H03G 2201/103 (2013.01); H03G 2201/307 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method comprising, at a bidirectional circuit:
during an amplification time period:
receiving an RF input signal at an RF signal input terminal;
receiving a DC power input at a DC terminal;
generating an amplified signal based on the RF signal input; and
providing the amplified signal at an RF power terminal; and
during a rectification time period:
receiving an RF power input at the RF power terminal;
rectifying the RF power input to generate a DC power output; and
providing the DC power output at the DC terminal;
wherein the amplification time period does not overlap with the rectification time period.
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