Abstract: Examples of a capacitive-coupled bandpass filter include a plurality of coupling capacitors connected in series along a signal path extending between an input contact and an output contact, a first harmonic suppression notch circuit configured to provide a first harmonic suppression notch in a frequency response of the capacitive-coupled bandpass filter, and a second harmonic suppression notch circuit configured to provide a second harmonic suppression notch in the frequency response of the capacitive-coupled bandpass filter. The first harmonic suppression notch circuit includes a first pair of series L/C resonators connected in shunt between the signal path and a reference potential, and the second harmonic suppression notch circuit includes a second pair of series L/C resonators connected in shunt between the signal path and the reference potential.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for quadrature combined Doherty amplifiers are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a separator is used to separate a radio frequency (RF) input signal into a plurality of input signal components that are amplified by a pair of Doherty amplifiers operating in quadrature. Additionally, a combiner is used to combine a plurality of output signal components generated by the pair of Doherty amplifiers, thereby generating an RF output signal exhibiting quadrature balancing.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for quadrature combined Doherty amplifiers are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a separator is used to separate a radio frequency (RF) input signal into a plurality of input signal components that are amplified by a pair of Doherty amplifiers operating in quadrature. Additionally, a combiner is used to combine a plurality of output signal components generated by the pair of Doherty amplifiers, thereby generating an RF output signal exhibiting quadrature balancing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices relate to tunable baluns for multimode power amplification. For example, a variable-gain amplification system can include a power amplifier configured to provide an amplified signal and to selectively operate in at least a first gain mode and a second gain mode. The variable-gain amplification system can also include a tunable balun circuit configured to receive the amplified signal from the power amplifier and to provide an output signal. The tunable balun circuit can be configured to implement a first turn ratio for the first gain mode and a second turn ratio for the second gain mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine that generates client profile-based sales decisions. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to providing new insights to strengthen opportunities to provide additional services to clients. The system is directed to developing client profile-based recommendations for trade ideas. For example, the innovative engine may recommend opportunities, such as new trade ideas, to a particular client based upon the client's transaction history, as well as other data and factors. The system may generate an account profile based upon client data and use this profile to score a potential new trade idea.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for amplifying various regions of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene. Methods are provided for amplifying one or all 27 exons of the CFTR gene and a portion of the CFTR promoter region in a single tube. The method can identify the presence or absence of CF deletions or insertions in a sample and assist in the diagnosis of a genetic predisposition to cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: Wideband power combiners and splitters are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power combiner/splitter is implemented with a first coil connecting a first port and a second port, and a second coil connecting a third port and a fourth port. The first coil and the second coil are inductively coupled to one another. For example, the first coil and the second coil can be formed using adjacent conductive layers of a semiconductor chip, an integrated passive device, or a laminate. The power combiner/splitter further includes a fifth port tapping a center of the first coil and a sixth port tapping a center of the second coil. The fifth port and the sixth port serve to connect capacitors and/or other impedance to the center of the coils to thereby provide wideband operation.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a hybrid acoustic LC filter cascaded with a non-acoustic LC filter. The hybrid acoustic filter can filter a radio frequency signal. The hybrid acoustic LC filter can include acoustic resonators, an inductor, and a capacitor. The inductor and capacitor can be external to an acoustic resonator die. The non-acoustic LC filter includes an LC circuit. Related multiplexers, wireless communication devices, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a scheduling method for a power system based on flexible HVDC (high-voltage direct current) and a pumped storage power station, which belongs to a field of power system control technologies. The method is applicable in a power system having a flexible HVDC system and a pumped storage power station. By establishing a scheduling model for the power system, which contains an objective function and multiple constraints, and solving the scheduling model, a capability of the pumped storage power station is used to adjust the unstable output of the renewable energy power generator and stabilize fluctuant of the renewable energy power generation, such that a power incoming into a load center presents a stable ladder pattern and an optimal scheduling scheme can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel mutations of the CFTR gene related to cystic fibrosis or to conditions associated with cystic fibrosis. Also provided are probes for detecting the mutant sequences. Methods of identifying if an individual has a genotype containing one or more mutations in the CFTR gene are further provided.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a band pass filter that includes LC resonant circuits coupled to each other by a capacitor. A bridge capacitor can be in parallel with series capacitors, in which the series capacitors include the capacitor coupled between the LC resonant circuits. The bridge capacitor can create a transmission zero at a frequency below the passband of the band pass filter. The LC resonant circuits can each include a surface mount capacitor and a conductive trace of the substrate, and an integrated passive device die can include the capacitor. Band pass filters disclosed herein can be relatively compact, provide relatively good out-of-band rejection, and relatively low loss.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a cascaded filter circuit that includes a hybrid acoustic LC filter, a non-acoustic LC filter, and a switch configured to selectively couple the hybrid acoustic LC filter and the non-acoustic LC filter. The hybrid acoustic filter can filter a radio frequency signal. The hybrid acoustic LC filter can include an acoustic resonator, an inductor, and a capacitor. The non-acoustic LC filter includes an LC circuit. Related multiplexers, wireless communication devices, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Wideband power combiners and splitters are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power combiner/splitter is implemented with a first coil connecting a first port and a second port, and a second coil connecting a third port and a fourth port. The first coil and the second coil are inductively coupled to one another. For example, the first coil and the second coil can be formed using adjacent conductive layers of a semiconductor chip, an integrated passive device, or a laminate. The power combiner/splitter further includes a fifth port tapping a center of the first coil and a sixth port tapping a center of the second coil. The fifth port and the sixth port serve to connect capacitors and/or other impedance to the center of the coils to thereby provide wideband operation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for quadrature combined Doherty amplifiers are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a separator is used to separate a radio frequency (RF) input signal into a plurality of input signal components that are amplified by a pair of Doherty amplifiers operating in quadrature. Additionally, a combiner is used to combine a plurality of output signal components generated by the pair of Doherty amplifiers, thereby generating an RF output signal exhibiting quadrature balancing.

Abstract: Wideband power combiners and splitters are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power combiner/splitter is implemented with a first coil connecting a first port and a second port, and a second coil connecting a third port and a fourth port. The first coil and the second coil are inductively coupled to one another. For example, the first coil and the second coil can be formed using adjacent conductive layers of a semiconductor chip, an integrated passive device, or a laminate. The power combiner/splitter further includes a fifth port tapping a center of the first coil and a sixth port tapping a center of the second coil. The fifth port and the sixth port serve to connect capacitors and/or other impedance to the center of the coils to thereby provide wideband operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel mutations of the CFTR gene related to cystic fibrosis or to conditions associated with cystic fibrosis. Also provided are probes for detecting the mutant sequences. Methods of identifying if an individual has a genotype containing one or more mutations in the CFTR gene are further provided.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a band pass filter that includes LC resonant circuits coupled to each other by a capacitor. A bridge capacitor can be in parallel with series capacitors, in which the series capacitors include the capacitor coupled between the LC resonant circuits. The bridge capacitor can create a transmission zero at a frequency below the passband of the band pass filter. The LC resonant circuits can each include a surface mount capacitor and a conductive trace of the substrate, and an integrated passive device die can include the capacitor. Band pass filters disclosed herein can be relatively compact, provide relatively good out-of-band rejection, and relatively low loss.

Abstract: Radio frequency communication systems with a combined antenna impedance tuning and antenna multiplexing functionality are provided. In certain embodiments, a packaged radio frequency module includes an antenna multiplexer and an antenna impedance tuner. The module can be configured to provide impedance matching between one or more radio frequency front end modules and an antenna. The antenna impedance tuner can supplement antenna tuning provided by an antenna aperture separately connected to the antenna.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel mutations of the CFTR gene related to cystic fibrosis or to conditions associated with cystic fibrosis. Also provided are probes for detecting the mutant sequences. Methods of identifying if an individual has a genotype containing one or more mutations in the CFTR gene are further provided.

Abstract: Examples of a capacitive-coupled bandpass filter include a plurality of coupling capacitors connected in series along a signal path extending between an input contact and an output contact, a first harmonic suppression notch circuit configured to provide a first harmonic suppression notch in a frequency response of the capacitive-coupled bandpass filter, and a second harmonic suppression notch circuit configured to provide a second harmonic suppression notch in the frequency response of the capacitive-coupled bandpass filter. The first harmonic suppression notch circuit includes a first pair of series L/C resonators connected in shunt between the signal path and a reference potential, and the second harmonic suppression notch circuit includes a second pair of series L/C resonators connected in shunt between the signal path and the reference potential.