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Optically powered switch and method for operating an optically powered switch

US11277677B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2020
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0049
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optically powered switch. An example optically powered switch generally includes a light source configured to output an optical signal. The example optically powered switch generally includes a photodiode configured to convert the optical signal to an electrical signal. The example optically powered switch generally includes a bias and control circuit configured to power at least one radio frequency (RF) switch using the electrical signal.

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