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Two-step channel selection for wireless transmitter front-ends

US8019290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

University of Macau · CN

Inventors

Pui-In Mak · Macau, CN
Seng-Pan U · Macau, CN
Rui Paulo da Silva Martins · Macau, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 3, 2008
Grant date	Sep 13, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 29, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04B1/28
WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reconfigurable multimode transmitter is disclosed, operating in accordance with a two-step channel selection. The first step provides for a fine channel selection and upconversion of a desired channel to either positive or negative IF. The second step is a coarse channel selection and upconversion of a desired channel to the RF. The receiver and transmitter can be used in a transceiver.

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