Abstract: The present invention is a novel and useful RF transformer based transmit/receive (TX/RX) integrated RF switch. In one embodiment of the invention, the TX/RX RF switch circuit is based on the use of an RF transformer which functions as (1) the PA output transformer during TX mode and (2) as a series inductance in an LNA matching network during receive mode. Thus, the RF transformer plays a dual function or role. Antenna diversity is achieved by having multiple antennas each having an associated antenna switch connected to the output transformer. The TX/RX switch of the invention reduces the number of switches required for antenna diversity to a minimum and minimizes RF losses in the system. The TX/RX switch is suitable for use with modern wireless communication standards such as DECT, 802.11 WLAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc. The configuration of the TX/RX circuit permits the use of common, relatively low cost semiconductor fabrication techniques such as standard CMOS processes.

Abstract: A novel and useful radio frequency (RF) front end module (FEM) circuit that provides high linearity and power efficiency and meets the requirements of modern wireless communication standards such as 802.11 WLAN, 3G and 4G cellular standards, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc. The configuration of the FEM circuit permits the use of common, relatively low cost semiconductor fabrication techniques such as standard CMOS processes. The FEM circuit includes a power amplifier made up of one or more sub-amplifiers having high and low power circuits and whose outputs are combined to yield the total desired power gain. An integrated multi-tap transformer having primary and secondary windings arranged in a novel configuration provide efficient power combining and transfer to the antenna of the power generated by the individual sub-amplifiers.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel and useful RF transformer based transmit/receive (TX/RX) integrated RF switch. In one embodiment of the invention, the TX/RX RF switch circuit is based on the use of an RF transformer which functions as (1) the PA output transformer during TX mode and (2) as a series inductance in an LNA matching network during receive mode. Thus, the RF transformer plays a dual function or role. Antenna diversity is achieved by having multiple antennas each having an associated antenna switch connected to the output transformer. The TX/RX switch of the invention reduces the number of switches required for antenna diversity to a minimum and minimizes RF losses in the system. The TX/RX switch is suitable for use with modern wireless communication standards such as DECT, 802.11 WLAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc. The configuration of the TX/RX circuit permits the use of common, relatively low cost semiconductor fabrication techniques such as standard CMOS processes.