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Radio frequency switches with fast switching speed

US11863227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2021
Grant dateJan 2, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0081
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Radio frequency switches with improved switching speed are provided. In certain embodiments, an RF switching circuit includes a FET switch including a gate, a digital buffer configured to provide a first output voltage to the gate of the FET during a steady-state, and a fast switching circuit in parallel with the digital buffer and configured to provide a second output voltage to the gate of the FET during a switching state. The fast switching circuit includes at least one charge pump configured to boost at least one supply voltage to a multiple of the at least one supply voltage. The fast switching circuit is configured to generate the second output voltage based on the boosted at least one supply voltage.

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