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Integrating components in a radio tuner integrated circuit (IC) for a tracking filter

US8463215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2009
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/18
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for configuring a single chip radio tuner having a configurable front end, which may be adapted within an integrated circuit (IC). The method may include setting a controller of the tuner with configuration information for a radio in which the tuner is located. Then, control signals responsive to the configuration information can be sent to the configurable front end to configure the tuner.

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