High-frequency switch
US7612633B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P1/15
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a high-frequency switch including: a first switching element connected between a first input/output terminal and a second input/output terminal; a second switching element connected between the second input/output terminal and the first switching element; a high-frequency line provided between the first input/output terminal, the first switching element, and a third input/output terminal; and a third switching element connected between the third input/output terminal, the high-frequency line, and a ground. By connecting the first switching element, the second switching element, the high-frequency line, and the third switching element, because there exists no FET through which a large current flows when a state between the first input/output terminal and the third input/output terminal is set to a transmission state which requires high power handling capability, there is no need to use an FET having a large gate width, which is effective in reducing a loss of the switch.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.