Bidirectional radio-frequency probing
US9157930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B17/16
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Wireless electronic devices may include wireless communications circuitry such as a transceiver, antenna, and other wireless circuitry. The transceiver may be coupled to the antenna through a bidirectional switch connector. The switch connector may mate with a corresponding radio-frequency test probe that is connected to radio-frequency test equipment. When the test probe is mated with the switch connector, the transceiver may be decoupled from the antenna. During transceiver testing, radio-frequency test signals may be conveyed between the test unit and the transceiver using the test probe. During antenna testing, radio-frequency test signals may be conveyed between the test unit and the antenna using the test probe. Transceiver testing and antenna testing may, if desired, be conducted in parallel using the test probe.
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