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Method and apparatus for automatic tuning of a resonant loop antenna in a transceiver circuit

US7190933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2004
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/0458
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a circuit and method for automatic tuning of a resonant circuit in a transceiver having a receiver and a transmitter that includes a power amplifier for driving the resonant circuit. During a transmit mode of the transceiver, a resonance voltage of the resonant circuit is compared to an input voltage signal to the power amplifier to determine an error signal that is converted into a control word. The control word drives an adjustable capacitance bank that is part of the resonant circuit. During a receive mode of the transceiver, the control word value is held constant to substantially maintain resonance of the resonant circuit during operation of the receiver.

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