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Shared functional block multi-mode multi-band communication transceivers

US7092676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2003
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/707
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple-mode multiple band transceiver is disclosed. Some embodiments include a multiple-channel transmitter including a plurality of selectable transmit-channel components, the plurality of selectable transmit-channel components sharing at least one element coupled to a modulator, the plurality of selectable transmit channel components forming at least first and second transmit channels configured to generate radio-frequency signals using at least a first and a second multiple-access modulation technique, and a first switch configured to enable at least one of the first and second transmit channels to transmit a communication signal using at least one of the first and the second multiple-access modulation techniques.

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