Abstract: A communication device, including a plurality of transceiver modules; a storage configured to store calibration information; and at least one processor configured to: generate a first dual-polarized RF signal by controlling a first transceiver module to generate a first RF signal based on the calibration information; measure, by a second transceiver module, a first signal power of the first dual-polarized RF signal; adjust a parameter of the first transceiver module, and generate a second dual-polarized RF signal by controlling the first transceiver module to generate a second RF signal based on the adjusted parameter; measure, by the second transceiver module, a second signal power of the second dual-polarized RF signal; and generate an aligned dual-polarized RF signal by controlling the plurality of transceiver modules to generate a plurality of RF signals based on a result of a comparison between the first signal power and the second signal power.

Abstract: Disclosed is a millimeter-wave transceiver (TRX) interface including a transmitter (TX) front-end, a receiver (RX) front-end, a TX/RX switch disposed in series between the TX front-end and the RX front-end, a TX output transformer disposed between the TX front-end and an input of the TX/RX switch, a first capacitor, and at least two diodes, wherein the first capacitor and the at least two diodes are connected between the TX output transformer and ground.

Abstract: A band-switching network includes a dual-band balun and a switch network. The dual-band balun includes a first output and a second output. The switch network includes a first switch and a second switch in which an input to the first switch is coupled to the first output and an input to the second switch is coupled to the second balanced output. The dual-band balun further includes a primary coil, a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil in which the first secondary coil is coupled to the first balanced output and the second secondary coil is coupled to the second balanced output. In one embodiment, the primary coil and the first secondary coil are coupled by a first coupling factor k1, and the primary coil and the second secondary coil are coupled by a second coupling factor k2 that is different from the first coupling factor k1.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins. Compositions include mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer, a ribonucleic acid, and an interferon binding protein. Ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins can be adsorbed to the mineral layer, can be incorporated into the mineral Layer, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed are methods for co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins and methods for treating inflammatory diseases using mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer to provide co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins.

Abstract: A wide band matching network for power amplifier impedance matching, the wide band matching network comprising: a power amplifier transistor connected to an output network; the output network including: a series capacitor; an on-chip transformer connected to the capacitor in series, wherein the transformer and the capacitor act as a second order filter; and a port connected to the capacitor and a receiver switch.

Abstract: A wide band matching network for power amplifier impedance matching, the wide band matching network comprising: a power amplifier transistor connected to an output network; the output network including: a series capacitor; an on-chip transformer connected to the capacitor in series, wherein the transformer and the capacitor act as a second order filter; and a port connected to the capacitor and a receiver switch.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for providing a therapeutic bioactive polypeptide to injured tissue. Formulations include mineral coated microparticles wherein a polynucleotide is adsorbed to the mineral layer. Other formulations include a carrier including mineral coated microparticles wherein mineral coated microparticles include a polynucleotide. Also disclosed are methods for sustained delivery of a bioactive polypeptide and methods for treating chronic wounds using a formulation for providing sustained delivery of the bioactive peptide.

Abstract: A communication device, including a plurality of transceiver modules; a storage configured to store calibration information; and at least one processor configured to: generate a first dual-polarized RF signal by controlling a first transceiver module to generate a first RF signal based on the calibration information; measure, by a second transceiver module, a first signal power of the first dual-polarized RF signal; adjust a parameter of the first transceiver module, and generate a second dual-polarized RF signal by controlling the first transceiver module to generate a second RF signal based on the adjusted parameter; measure, by the second transceiver module, a second signal power of the second dual-polarized RF signal; and generate an aligned dual-polarized RF signal by controlling the plurality of transceiver modules to generate a plurality of RF signals based on a result of a comparison between the first signal power and the second signal power.

Abstract: An injectable composite material for bone repair comprises a biological tissue material and bioceramics in order to serve as a three-dimensional scaffold for bone regeneration. The biological tissue material consists of microfibers having a naturally cross-linked structure without additional physical or chemical cross-linking, has superior biological compatibility, and can be slowly and completely degraded in vivo. The bioceramics in the composite material serves as a reinforcing phase. When combining the biological tissue material with the bioceramics, the composite material provides a template for bone tissue regeneration to effectively induce bone growth. The injectable composite material for bone repair can be used to fill bone defects, particularly critical-sized bone defects, and can be combined with a biological agent such as bone marrow to improve its biological activity.

Abstract: A band-switching network includes a dual-band balun and a switch network. The dual-band balun includes a first output and a second output. The switch network includes a first switch and a second switch in which an input to the first switch is coupled to the first output and an input to the second switch is coupled to the second balanced output. The dual-band balun further includes a primary coil, a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil in which the first secondary coil is coupled to the first balanced output and the second secondary coil is coupled to the second balanced output. In one embodiment, the primary coil and the first secondary coil are coupled by a first coupling factor k1, and the primary coil and the second secondary coil are coupled by a second coupling factor k2 that is different from the first coupling factor k1.

Abstract: An electronic circuit and method are provided. The electronic circuit includes an amplifier including first cascode branch and a second cascode branch, the amplifier being configured to receive a differential input and control signals, control gate voltages in the first cascode branch and gate voltages in the second cascode branch, generate a first output signal with the first cascode branch, and generate a second output signal with the second cascode branch, and a coupler configured to perform a summation of the first output signal and the second output signal, and generate a final phase shifted output, wherein the first cascode branch or the second cascode branch includes a first cascode arm and a second cascode arm.

Abstract: A wide band matching network for power amplifier impedance matching, the wide band matching network comprising: a power amplifier transistor connected to an output network; the output network including: a series capacitor; an on-chip transformer connected to the capacitor in series, wherein the transformer and the capacitor act as a second order filter; and a port connected to the capacitor and a receiver switch.

Abstract: A band-switching network includes a dual-band balun and a switch network. The dual-band balun includes a first output and a second output. The switch network includes a first switch and a second switch in which an input to the first switch is coupled to the first output and an input to the second switch is coupled to the second balanced output. The dual-band balun further includes a primary coil, a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil in which the first secondary coil is coupled to the first balanced output and the second secondary coil is coupled to the second balanced output. In one embodiment, the primary coil and the first secondary coil are coupled by a first coupling factor k1, and the primary coil and the second secondary coil are coupled by a second coupling factor k2 that is different from the first coupling factor k1.

Abstract: A band-switching network includes a dual-band balun and a switch network. The dual-band balun includes a first output and a second output. The switch network includes a first switch and a second switch in which an input to the first switch is coupled to the first output and an input to the second switch is coupled to the second balanced output. The dual-band balun further includes a primary coil, a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil in which the first secondary coil is coupled to the first balanced output and the second secondary coil is coupled to the second balanced output. In one embodiment, the primary coil and the first secondary coil are coupled by a first coupling factor k1, and the primary coil and the second secondary coil are coupled by a second coupling factor k2 that is different from the first coupling factor k1.

Abstract: An electronic circuit and method are provided. The electronic circuit includes an in-phase(I)-quadrature(Q) amplifier including an I cascode branch and a Q cascode branch, the IQ amplifier configured to receive a differential input and control signals, control, based on the control signals, gate voltages in the I cascode branch and gate voltages in the Q cascode branch, generate an I output signal with the I cascode branch, and generate a Q output signal with the Q cascode branch, and a quadrature coupler configured to perform quadrature summation of the I output signal and the Q output signal and generate a final phase shifted output.

Abstract: An electronic circuit and method are provided. The electronic circuit includes an in-phase (I)-quadrature (Q) amplifier including an I cascode branch and a Q cascode branch, the IQ amplifier configured to receive a differential input and control signals, control, based on the control signals, gate voltages in the I cascode branch and gate voltages in the Q cascode branch, generate an I output signal with the I cascode branch, and generate a Q output signal with the Q cascode branch, and a quadrature coupler configured to perform quadrature summation of the I output signal and the Q output signal and generate a final phase shifted output.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins. Compositions include mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer, a ribonucleic acid, and an interferon binding protein. Ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins can be adsorbed to the mineral layer, can be incorporated into the mineral Layer, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed are methods for co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins and methods for treating inflammatory diseases using mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer to provide co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins. Compositions include mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer, a ribonucleic acid, and an interferon binding protein. Ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins can be adsorbed to the mineral layer, can be incorporated into the mineral layer, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed are methods for co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins and methods for treating inflammatory diseases using mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer to provide co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins.

Abstract: A composite material for bone repair based on a decellularized biological tissue matrix material and a preparation method thereof. The composite material for bone repair comprises an organic phase of a microfibrillar decellularized animal tissue matrix material and an inorganic phase of a calcium salt bioceramic or other inorganic bioglass. A preparation process for the composite material for bone repair does not need physical or chemical crosslinking. The composite material for bone repair has a three-dimensional porous network structure, and protein components in the biological tissue matrix material maintain a natural triplex structure. The composite material for bone repair has excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, osteoconductivity, osteoinductivity, and osteogenecity, also has certain mechanical strength and shape memory function, and can be used as a bone filling material or a repair material for large-area bone defect.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for cell transfection and regulating cellular behavior. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods of non-viral cell transfection and regulating cellular behavior using mineral coatings that allow for the enhanced transfection of cells. The mineral coatings bind polynucleotides and provide a source of calcium and phosphate ions to enhance transfection. The present disclosure also provides a high throughput platform for screening non-viral transfection of cells. The methods of the present disclosure also provide an advantageous polynucleotide delivery platform because the mineral coatings may be deposited on various medical device materials after being specifically developed using the high throughput screening platform.