Abstract:
An RF front end provides high receive selectivity by selectively configuring matching networks within a Time Division Duplex transceiver. One or more elements of the transmit or receive signal paths are configured to perform multiple functions. Each of the functions can be performed in dependence on an operating mode of the RF front end. In some embodiments, one or more elements in the transmit or receive signal paths are reconfigured during receive portions of operation to provide additional receive selectivity.
Abstract:
A concurrent matching network using transmission lines for low loss is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a first ¼ wavelength transmission line configured to couple a first signal path to a common node that is coupled to one or more additional signal paths. The apparatus also includes at least one switch configured to disable the first signal path causing the first ¼ wavelength transmission line to provide a first off-state impedance at the common node.