Abstract: A variable impedance device includes a passive tuner that includes at least one variable component, which is controllable to apply a variable impedance value to an input signal of the passive tuner. A low noise amplifier is configured to supply the input signal to the passive tuner by amplifying an input RF (radio frequency) signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 31, 2012
Date of Patent:
February 24, 2015
Assignees:
STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS, STMicorelectronics SA
Inventors:
Thomas Quemerais, Daniel Gloria, Romain Debroucke