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Four port monolithic GaAs pin diode switch

US5159296A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1991
Grant dateOct 27, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01P1/15
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This is a monolithic PIN diode switch circuit. The switch comprises: input ports, output ports, bias nodes and PIN diodes. Each port or node is connected to receive a bias signal. Preferably the PIN diodes are fabricated from GaAs or other III-V compounds. This monolithic PIN diode switch offers broader band performance and smaller size. Other methods and devices are disclosed.

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