17839921. RADIO ARCHITECTURE FOR SWITCHING AMONG TRANSMISSION PATHS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
RADIO ARCHITECTURE FOR SWITCHING AMONG TRANSMISSION PATHS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Andrew Puayhoe See of San Diego CA (US)
David Maldonado of San Marcos CA (US)
Peter J. Shah of San Diego CA (US)
RADIO ARCHITECTURE FOR SWITCHING AMONG TRANSMISSION PATHS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17839921 titled 'RADIO ARCHITECTURE FOR SWITCHING AMONG TRANSMISSION PATHS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system for signal processing that includes a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) with multiple transmission paths. The RFIC can have a communication signal on a specific transmission path, and there are power amplifier/low noise amplifier (PA/LNA) modules connected to the RFIC, each with its own antenna. The switch logic is designed to connect the communication signal to any of the PA/LNA modules before amplification, while ensuring that it does not interfere with or get affected by other communication signals on different transmission paths.
- The system includes a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) with multiple transmission paths.
- The RFIC can have a communication signal on a specific transmission path.
- There are power amplifier/low noise amplifier (PA/LNA) modules connected to the RFIC.
- Each PA/LNA module is connected to at least one respective antenna.
- Switch logic is used to connect the communication signal to any of the PA/LNA modules before power amplification.
- The switch logic ensures that the communication signal does not interfere with or get affected by other communication signals on different transmission paths.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields where signal processing is required, such as:
- Wireless communication systems
- Cellular networks
- Satellite communication systems
- Radar systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Problems Solved
The system solves several problems related to signal processing and transmission, including:
- Ensuring efficient and reliable communication by selectively connecting the communication signal to the appropriate PA/LNA module.
- Preventing interference between different communication signals on different transmission paths.
- Minimizing signal degradation and maintaining signal integrity during power amplification.
Benefits
The system offers several benefits in signal processing and communication:
- Improved signal quality and reliability.
- Enhanced efficiency in utilizing available transmission paths.
- Flexibility in connecting communication signals to different PA/LNA modules.
- Reduced interference between communication signals.
- Simplified signal processing and power amplification.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for signal processing includes a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) having a plurality of available transmission paths, the RFIC configured to have at least a first communication signal on a first transmission path of the available transmission paths, a plurality of power amplifier/low noise amplifier (PA/LNA) modules selectively connected to the RFIC, each of the PA/LNA modules configured to connect to at least one respective antenna, and switch logic configured to connect the at least first communication signal to any of the plurality of PA/LNA modules prior to power amplification, while preventing the first communication signal from affecting or being affected by another communication signal on another of the plurality of available transmission paths.
