Abstract: A method and a network agent for providing cell assignment for a wireless device served by a network node. An input vector is created for a set of candidate cells based on measurements by the wireless device and/or by the network node related to performance and signals. A future effect of assigning the wireless device to a candidate cell is estimated for each candidate cell by applying the created input vector to an effect estimation function which may be a Q-learning function. A cell in the set of candidate cells is then determined and assigned for the wireless device, based on the estimated future effects of the candidate cells. The cell that provides the best future effect may be selected for cell assignment.

Abstract: A method and a network agent for providing cell assignment for a wireless device served by a network node. An input vector is created for a set of candidate cells based on measurements by the wireless device and/or by the network node related to performance and signals. A future effect of assigning the wireless device to a candidate cell is estimated for each candidate cell by applying the created input vector to an effect estimation function which may be a Q-learning function. A cell in the set of candidate cells is then determined and assigned for the wireless device, based on the estimated future effects of the candidate cells. The cell that provides the best future effect may be selected for cell assignment.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit (10) for generating quadrature-related first and second oscillation signals having equal frequencies comprises a first oscillation circuit (VCO_I) configured to generate the first oscillation signal having a first controllable frequency, a second oscillation circuit (VCO_Q) configured to generate the second oscillation signal having a second controllable frequency; and a controller (100) configured to enable and disable oscillation of the first and second oscillation circuits (VCO_I, VCO_Q) and to control the first and second controllable frequencies, such that when the oscillation is enabled, the first and second controllable frequencies are controlled to be initially unequal and then to become equal.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit (10) for generating quadrature-related first and second oscillation signals having equal frequencies comprises a first oscillation circuit (VCO_I) configured to generate the first oscillation signal having a first controllable frequency, a second oscillation circuit (VCO_Q) configured to generate the second oscillation signal having a second controllable frequency; and a controller (100) configured to enable and disable oscillation of the first and second oscillation circuits (VCO_I, VCO_Q) and to control the first and second controllable frequencies, such that when the oscillation is enabled, the first and second controllable frequencies are controlled to be initially unequal and then to become equal.

Abstract: A radio-receiver circuit. The radio receiver circuit comprises an analog-to-digital conversion unit. The analog-to-digital conversion unit comprises an analog-to-digital converter, ADC, and a filter operatively connected to an input terminal of the ADC in a receive path of the radio-receiver circuit. The radio-receiver circuit further comprises a control unit adapted to receive control data and determine, based on the control data, a frequency band in which data is to be transmitted to the radio-receiver circuit during a subsequent time interval. Furthermore, the control unit is adapted to adapt at least one frequency characteristic of the analog-to-digital conversion unit to the determined frequency band for receiving said data transmitted in said subsequent time interval.

Abstract: A processing device processes an analog complex input signal representing a sequence of OFDM symbols in a radio-receiver. The processing device comprises processing paths, each comprising a complex mixer and an analog channel-selection filter. Furthermore, the processing device comprises an oscillator unit that provides local oscillator signals associated with the complex mixer of each processing path. A control unit determines, based on received control data, subcarrier locations, within at least one individual OFDM symbol of the sequence, of one or more resource blocks allocated to the radio receiver. The control unit, for each of the at least one individual OFDM symbol, controls the local oscillator signals based on the determined subcarrier locations and passbands of the channel-selection filters such that each resource block allocated to the radio receiver is frequency translated by a complex mixer of the processing paths to appear within the passband of the following channel-selection filter.

Abstract: A radio-receiver circuit. The radio receiver circuit comprises an analog-to-digital conversion unit. The analog-to-digital conversion unit comprises an analog-to-digital converter, ADC, and a filter operatively connected to an input terminal of the ADC in a receive path of the radio-receiver circuit. The radio-receiver circuit further comprises a control unit adapted to receive control data and determine, based on the control data, a frequency band in which data is to be transmitted to the radio-receiver circuit during a subsequent time interval. Furthermore, the control unit is adapted to adapt at least one frequency characteristic of the analog-to-digital conversion unit to the determined frequency band for receiving said data transmitted in said subsequent time interval.

Abstract: A processing device (40) for processing an analog complex input signal generated by downconversion of an aggregated-spectrum radio-frequency signal in a radio-receiver (10), wherein the complex input signal comprises a plurality of sub bands (S1-S4) scattered across a total frequency band (4) of the complex input signal. The processing device (40) comprises a plurality of processing paths (P1-PN). wherein each processing path (P1-PN) is adapted to process an associated sub band (S1-S4). Each processing path comprises a complex mixer (CM1-CMN) adapted to frequency translate the complex input signal, and an analog channel-selection filter (CSF1-CSFN) arranged to filter an output signal of the complex mixer (CM1-CMN) and pass the frequency translated associated sub band (S1-S4). A control unit (60) is adapted to receive control data indicating frequency locations of the sub bands (S1-S4) and, for each processing path (P1-PN).

Abstract: A radio-receiver circuit having an analog-to-digital conversion unit. The analog-to-digital conversion unit comprises an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a filter operatively connected to an input terminal of the ADC in a receive path of the radio-receiver circuit. The radio-receiver circuit further comprises a control unit adapted to receive control data and determine, based on the control data, a frequency band in which data is to be transmitted to the radio-receiver circuit during a subsequent time interval. Furthermore, the control unit is operative to adapt at least one frequency characteristic of the analog-to-digital conversion unit to the determined frequency band for receiving said data transmitted in said subsequent time interval.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the power consumption of a receiver based on current operating conditions is described herein. A receiver according to the present invention applies a received signal to a variable filter. The received signal includes a desired in-band signal. Depending on the current operating conditions, the received signal may further include one or more unwanted out-of-band blocking signals. A filter controller controls one or more operating parameters of the variable filter to maintain the power ratio at the filter output of the power of the blocking signal(s) to the in-band signal at or below a desired level. In so doing, the present invention controls the receiver power consumption while still providing the desired receiver performance.

Abstract: A processing device (40) for processing an analog complex input signal generated by downconversion of an aggregated-spectrum radio-frequency signal in a radio-receiver (10), wherein the complex input signal comprises a plurality of sub bands (S1-S4) scattered across a total frequency band (4) of the complex input signal. The processing device (40) comprises a plurality of processing paths (P1-PN). wherein each processing path (P1-PN) is adapted to process an associated sub band (S1-S4). Each processing path comprises a complex mixer (CM1-CMN) adapted to frequency translate the complex input signal, and an analog channel-selection filter (CSF1-CSFN) arranged to filter an output signal of the complex mixer (CM1-CMN) and pass the frequency translated associated sub band (S1-S4). A control unit (60) is adapted to receive control data indicating frequency locations of the sub bands (S1-S4) and, for each processing path (P1-PN).

Abstract: A processing device (40) for processing an analog complex input signal representing a sequence of OFDM symbols in a radio-receiver (10). The processing device comprises a plurality of processing paths (P1-P), each comprising a complex mixer and an analog channel-selection filter (CSF1-CSF). Furthermore, the processing device comprises an oscillator unit (70) arranged to provide local oscillator signals associated with the complex mixer (CM1-CM) of each processing path. A control unit (60) is adapted to receive control data and determine, based on the control data, subcarrier locations, within at least one individual OFDM symbol of the sequence of OFDM symbols, of one or more resource blocks allocated to the radio receiver (10).

Abstract: A radio-receiver circuit having an analog-to-digital conversion unit. The analog-to-digital conversion unit comprises an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a filter operatively connected to an input terminal of the ADC in a receive path of the radio-receiver circuit. The radio-receiver circuit further comprises a control unit adapted to receive control data and determine, based on the control data, a frequency band in which data is to be transmitted to the radio-receiver circuit during a subsequent time interval. Furthermore, the control unit is operative to adapt at least one frequency characteristic of the analog-to-digital conversion unit to the determined frequency band for receiving said data transmitted in said subsequent time interval.

Abstract: A digitally controllable resistor includes a substrate and at least one digitally controllable resistance stage formed on the substrate. Each of the stage(s) can include a first resistor connected in series with a switch and a second resistor connected in parallel with the first resistor and the switch. Each stage can also include a control line connected to the switch for opening and closing the switch in response to a control bit associated therewith. Multiple resistance stages can be connected in series and the digitally controllable variable resistor can be integrated onto a substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the power consumption of a receiver based on current operating conditions is described herein. A receiver according to the present invention applies a received signal to a variable filter. The received signal includes a desired in-band signal. Depending on the current operating conditions, the received signal may further include one or more unwanted out-of-band blocking signals. A filter controller controls one or more operating parameters of the variable filter to maintain the power ratio at the filter output of the power of the blocking signal(s) to the in-band signal at or below a desired level. In so doing, the present invention controls the receiver power consumption while still providing the desired receiver performance.

Abstract: A digitally controllable resistor includes a substrate and at least one digitally controllable resistance stage formed on the substrate. Each of the stage(s) can include a first resistor connected in series with a switch and a second resistor connected in parallel with the first resistor and the switch. Each stage can also include a control line connected to the switch for opening and closing the switch in response to a control bit associated therewith. Multiple resistance stages can be connected in series and the digitally controllable variable resistor can be integrated onto a substrate.