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Multi-mode radio frequency front end module

US8467738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/7227
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A radio frequency (RF) front end circuit for connecting an antenna to a transceiver having multiple operating modes is disclosed. The circuit has a first transmit input receptive to signals of a first operating mode and a second operating mode from the transceiver. There is also a second transmit input receptive to signals of a third operating mode from the transceiver. The circuit has a first power amplifier for the first and second operating modes, a second power amplifier for the first operating mode, and a third power amplifier for the second and third operating mode. A first switch network selectively interconnects the first transmit input to a one of the second and third power amplifiers.

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