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Front-end receiver circuit with multiple paths which are simultaneously active and receiver system using the same

US8219051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2010
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/7236
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A front end receiver is disclosed. The front end receiver comprises a plurality of transmissive signal paths originating from one signal input, a plurality of switching mechanisms; and at least one path of the plurality of transmissive signal paths including a first amplifier coupled to a first input port of each of the plurality of switching mechanisms. The front end receiver also comprises at least another path of the plurality of transmissive signal paths including a second amplifier coupled to a second input port of each of the plurality of switching mechanisms. The receiving subsystem coupled to the output port of each switching mechanism. Each of the receiving subsystems controls a switching mechanism to select the path that is optimal for radio reception depending on the strength of signal being received.

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