Abstract:
Systems and methods for reducing loading in antenna switch module multiplexing are disclosed. In one aspect, a radio frequency front end includes a plurality of filters configured to filter radio frequency signals, the filters including a first filter configured for single band wireless communication and two second filters configured for multiplexing wireless communication. The radio frequency front end further includes an antenna switch module including a first switch configured to connect an antenna to the first filter for the single band wireless communication, and two second switches configured to connect the antenna to the second filters for the multiplexing wireless communication, the second switches having a lower on-state resistance than the first switch.
Abstract:
A coupler is presented that has high-directivity and low coupling coefficient variation. The coupler includes a first trace with a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The first trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge. Further, the coupler includes a second trace, which includes a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The second trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge.
Abstract:
According to the present disclosure there is provided a method of generating a multichip module design, the method comprising: receiving a multichip module design, the multichip module design comprising a plurality of electrical components and a plurality of signal paths defined between the electrical components; simulating, for each electrical component and signal path, the isolation between that electrical component or signal path and a plurality of the other electrical components and signal paths; and updating the multichip module design based on the simulating. Multichip modules manufactured according to the method, and radio-frequency modules and wireless devices comprising said multichip modules are also provided.
Abstract:
The disclosed front end architectures are configured to conglomerate duplexer transmission (TX) contours into a specific or targeted region. This enables the power amplifier (PA) to match a larger number of frequency bands without the help of additional matching networks. The disclosed architectures are advantageous because they reduce the number of components (e.g., surface mount technology components (SMTs)) required for radio-frequency (RF) modules, such as front end modules, power amplifier modules, and the like. The disclosed architectures are also advantageous because they improve performance of the modules across a wider range of frequency bands.
Abstract:
A coupler is presented that has high-directivity and low coupling coefficient variation. The coupler includes a first trace with a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The first trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge. Further, the coupler includes a second trace, which includes a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The second trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge.
Abstract:
A coupler is presented that has high-directivity and low coupling coefficient variation. The coupler includes a first trace with a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The first trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge. Further, the coupler includes a second trace, which includes a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The second trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge.
Abstract:
A multi-band radio frequency device uses a single tuning inductor and a multiple pole switch that switches small inductors in series with the tuning inductor provide tuning capability for the antenna switching module to operate over different frequency bands. The single tuning inductor replaces individual tuning inductors for each frequency band.
Abstract:
A switching module assembly is provided. The switching module assembly includes a plurality of transmit/receive terminals, an antenna terminal, a shunt indictor coupled to the antenna terminal, a plurality of duplexers coupled to the plurality of transmit/receive terminals, and a plurality of impedance rotation elements coupled to the plurality of duplexers. Each duplexer corresponds to a signal frequency of a plurality of signal frequencies, and the impedance rotation elements are configured to adjust the impedance of each duplexer in conjunction with the shunt inductor to provide a resonant frequency at the signal frequency of each duplexer. The switching module can be used in the front-end module of a communications device, such as a mobile phone.
Abstract:
A multi-band radio frequency device uses a single matching inductor to provide matching impedance for multiple receivers, each operating over a different frequency band. The single matching inductor replaces individual matching inductors for each frequency band.
Abstract:
A coupler is presented that has high-directivity and low coupling coefficient variation. The coupler includes a first trace with a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The first trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge. Further, the coupler includes a second trace, which includes a first edge substantially parallel to a second edge and substantially equal in length to the second edge. The second trace includes a third edge substantially parallel to a fourth edge. The fourth edge is divided into three segments. The outer segments are a first distance from the third edge. The middle segment is a second distance from the third edge.