Integrated circuit having a routing element selectively operable to function as an antenna
US7627291B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/2283
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit operable to wirelessly communicate with other devices by utilizing a radio transceiver and a routing element is disclosed. The routing element is operable to route a signal between various circuit elements and is selectively operable to function as an antenna when coupled with the radio transceiver.
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