18466717. Active Power Splitter and Combiner Circuitry simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Active Power Splitter and Combiner Circuitry
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Active Power Splitter and Combiner Circuitry - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Active Power Splitter and Combiner Circuitry
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Muhammad Adnan of San Jose CA (US)
Abdulrahman A Alhamed of Riyadh (SA)
Xiang Guan of Saratoga CA (US)
Frederic Bossu of Carlsbad CA (US)
Active Power Splitter and Combiner Circuitry - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18466717 titled 'Active Power Splitter and Combiner Circuitry
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with wireless circuitry including active power splitter and combiner circuitry. These circuits utilize single-ended or differential amplifiers coupled with coupled lines to provide routing and impedance matching functions. The active power splitter circuitry drives multiple antennas in a phased antenna array, while the active power combiner circuitry receives radio-frequency signals from the antennas.
- Active power splitter and combiner circuitry in an electronic device
- Utilizes single-ended or differential amplifiers coupled with coupled lines for routing and impedance matching
- Active power splitter drives multiple antennas in a phased antenna array
- Active power combiner receives radio-frequency signals from the antennas
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in wireless communication systems, radar systems, satellite communication systems, and other antenna array applications.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient power distribution and signal combining in phased antenna arrays 2. Improved impedance matching and signal routing in wireless circuitry
Benefits
1. Enhanced signal transmission and reception capabilities 2. Increased efficiency in wireless communication systems 3. Improved performance of antenna arrays
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized wireless communication devices for telecommunications companies Advanced radar systems for military and defense applications
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing patents related to active power splitter and combiner circuitry in wireless communication systems.
What are the specific components of the active power splitter and combiner circuitry in the electronic device described in the abstract?
The active power splitter circuitry includes multiple transmitting amplifiers driving a phased antenna array, while the active power combiner circuitry consists of multiple receiving amplifiers receiving signals from the antennas.
How does the use of differential coupled lines in the active power splitter and combiner circuitry improve performance in the electronic device?
The use of differential coupled lines helps in providing better impedance matching and signal routing functions, leading to enhanced efficiency and performance in the wireless circuitry of the electronic device.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include wireless circuitry having active circuitry such as active power splitter circuitry and active power combiner circuitry. The active power splitter and combiner circuitry can include single-ended or differential amplifiers coupled to one another using single-ended coupled lines or differential coupled lines. Each set of differential coupled lines may include first and second pairs of coupled lines. The single-ended coupled lines and the differential coupled lines can provide routing and impedance matching functions. In active power splitter circuitry, multiple transmitting amplifiers may be used to drive a plurality of antennas in a phased antenna array. In active power combiner circuitry, multiple receiving amplifiers may be used to receive radio-frequency signals from the plurality of antennas in the phased antenna array.
