Abstract: An inductor has a conductor layer formed by multiple concentric co-planar turns of ultra-thick metal (UTM) adapted to receive current at a frequency of at least one gigahertz. The multiple turns of UTM proceed from an innermost turn to an outermost turn, and aluminum stacking is provided over all of the UTM turns except at least the innermost turn, thereby optimizing the Q of the inductor.

Abstract: An inductor has a conductor layer formed by multiple concentric co-planar turns of ultra-thick metal (UTM) adapted to receive current at a frequency of at least one gigahertz. The multiple turns of UTM proceed from an innermost turn to an outermost turn, and aluminum stacking is provided over all of the UTM turns except at least the innermost turn, thereby optimizing the Q of the inductor.

Abstract: A tunable wideband distribution circuit for transmitting a wireless signal over a transmission line is disclosed. The tunable wideband distribution circuit may include a programmable gain buffer, wherein the gain of the programmable gain buffer is based at least in part on a frequency of the wireless signal. The tunable wideband distribution circuit may also include a tuning element configured to modify an effective impedance of the transmission line based at least on the frequency of the wireless signal, wherein the tuning element is electrically coupled to the transmission line.

Abstract: A variable inductor is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a variable inductor may comprise a single-turn conductor comprising a first inductor terminal, a second inductor terminal, a first base portion extending from the first inductor terminal to a first intersection location, a second base portion extending from the second inductor terminal to a second intersection location, and a switched portion extending from the first intersection location to the second intersection location, and a switch comprising a first conductive terminal coupled to the first intersection location and a second conductive terminal coupled to the second intersection location.

Abstract: A variable inductor is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a variable inductor may comprise a single-turn conductor comprising a first inductor terminal, a second inductor terminal, a first base portion extending from the first inductor terminal to a first intersection location, a second base portion extending from the second inductor terminal to a second intersection location, and a switched portion extending from the first intersection location to the second intersection location, and a switch comprising a first conductive terminal coupled to the first intersection location and a second conductive terminal coupled to the second intersection location.

Abstract: A tunable wideband distribution circuit for transmitting a wireless signal over a transmission line is disclosed. The tunable wideband distribution circuit may include a programmable gain buffer, wherein the gain of the programmable gain buffer is based at least in part on a frequency of the wireless signal. The tunable wideband distribution circuit may also include a tuning element configured to modify an effective impedance of the transmission line based at least on the frequency of the wireless signal, wherein the tuning element is electrically coupled to the transmission line.