Optically powered switch and method for operating an optically powered switch
US11277677B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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