Abstract: An amplifier circuit for a millimeter wave (mmW) communication system includes an amplifier coupled to a matching network, and a variable gain control circuit in the matching network, the variable gain control circuit having an adjustable gain control resistance, the adjustable gain control resistance having adjustable segments and a center node therebetween, the center node coupled to an alternating current (AC) ground.

Abstract: A transformer-based antenna switching network includes a transformer having a secondary winding that extends between a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal couples to ground through a first switch and connects to a first antenna. The second terminal couples to ground through a second switch and connects to a second antenna.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit for a millimeter wave (mmW) communication system includes an amplifier coupled to a matching network, and a variable gain control circuit in the matching network, the variable gain control circuit having an adjustable gain control resistance, the adjustable gain control resistance having adjustable segments and a center node therebetween, the center node coupled to an alternating current (AC) ground.

Abstract: A filter circuit includes a matching network having resistive and capacitive elements, and a transformer in the matching network. The transformer includes a primary side and a secondary side, and has at least one interwinding capacitance coupled from an input on the primary side to a non-inverting output on the secondary side.

Abstract: In certain aspects, an apparatus includes a transformer including an input inductor and an output inductor, wherein the input inductor is magnetically coupled to the output inductor. The apparatus also includes a transconductance driver configured to drive the input inductor based on an input signal. The apparatus further includes a feedback circuit configured to detect an output voltage swing at the output inductor, generate a regulated voltage at the input inductor, and control the regulated voltage based on the detected output voltage swing.

Abstract: A transformer-based antenna switching network includes a transformer having a secondary winding that extends between a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal couples to ground through a first switch and connects to a first antenna. The second terminal couples to ground through a second switch and connects to a second antenna.

Abstract: In certain aspects, an apparatus includes a transformer including an input inductor and an output inductor, wherein the input inductor is magnetically coupled to the output inductor. The apparatus also includes a transconductance driver configured to drive the input inductor based on an input signal. The apparatus further includes a feedback circuit configured to detect an output voltage swing at the output inductor, generate a regulated voltage at the input inductor, and control the regulated voltage based on the detected output voltage swing.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for an asymmetrical quadrature hybrid coupler. In an example aspect, an apparatus comprises a quadrature hybrid coupler. The quadrature hybrid coupler comprises a shared port, a through port, a coupled port, and an isolated port. The quadrature hybrid coupler also comprises at least one transformer, which comprises a first inductor and a second inductor. The first inductor is connected between the shared port and the coupled port. The second inductor is connected between the isolated port and the through port. The second inductor is directly connected to the isolated port. An inductance of the first inductor is different from an inductance of the second inductor.