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Directional couplers for RF power detection

US7446626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2006
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H7/46
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Very small size true directional couplers have a coupling coefficient that is independent on load VSWR. The coupler uses coupled inductors with a compensation circuit including a resistor and a capacitor, or just a capacitor. Wideband operation is suitable for many portable applications such as power detection and control for GSM, DCS-PCS, CDMA/WCDMA, Bluetooth, and WLAN systems.

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