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System and method for a multi-band transmitter

US8447246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2011
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03D2200/0023
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a multi-band transmitter comprises a plurality of band paths with each band path configured for a different frequency range. Each band path comprises a modulator configured to modulate a data signal onto a carrier signal associated with the frequency range of the band path to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal associated with the band path and frequency range of the band path. Each band path also comprises a step-down balun that includes an input coil configured to receive the RF signal from the modulator. Each band path further comprises a tuner configured to tune the input coil to the frequency range of the band path. The tuner is also configured to compensate for off-state conduction of switches of the tuner to reduce non-linear tuning effects of the balun associated with the off-state conduction.

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