Abstract: According to this disclosure, a base station or other controlling node within a wireless communication network determines which channel state information reporting mode should be used by individual users among a plurality of active users being supported by the network. In particular, the determination is made as to whether or not an individual user should use frequency-selective reporting and, if so, whether the user should report a frequency-selective channel quality indicator or a frequency-selective precoder matrix indicator.

Abstract: A voltage regulating circuit and a method thereof are provided. The voltage regulating circuit includes: a tank circuit, an error amplifier, an output circuit, and a feedback circuit. The tank circuit provides a fixed voltage. The error amplifier generates an amplified voltage according to a reference voltage and a feedback voltage. The output circuit converts a supply voltage into an output voltage in response to at least one of the amplified voltage and the fixed voltage. The feedback circuit generates a feedback voltage according to the output voltage.

Abstract: A charge pump of a power amplifier (PA) bias power supply and a process to prevent undershoot disruption of a bias power supply signal of the PA bias power supply are disclosed. The charge pump operates in one of multiple bias supply pump operating modes, which include at least a bias supply pump-up operating mode and a bias supply bypass operating mode. The process prevents selection of the bias supply pump-up operating mode from the bias supply bypass operating mode before charge pump circuitry in the charge pump is capable of providing adequate voltage to prevent undershoot disruption of the bias power supply signal.

Abstract: A radio apparatus includes an antenna; an amplifier that amplifies a radio signal, received via the antenna; a first mixer that frequency converts the amplified radio signal to generate a first analog signal; a first A/D converter that converts the first analog signal to generate a first digital signal; a second mixer that frequency converts the amplified signal to generate a second analog signal; a second A/D converter means that converts the second analog signal to generate a second digital signal; a demodulator means that demodulates the first and second digital signals to generate a demodulated signal; a detector that detects a preamble from the first digital signal; and a control means that halts the second mixer and second A/D converter during the wait for the radio signal and that activates the second mixer and second A/D converter when the detector detects the preamble.

Abstract: An apparatus for power management for use in a mobile device includes an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit, a power amplifier, a processor, and a DC to DC (Direct Current to Direct Current) converter. The processor is configured to generate a baseband signal. The RF circuit is configured to generate an RF signal according to the baseband signal. The power amplifier is configured to amplify the RF signal according to a supply voltage so as to generate an output signal. The processor is configured to detect an envelope of the RF signal, and to generate a control signal according to the envelope of the RF signal. The DC to DC converter operates in an APT (Average Power Tracking) mode or an ET (Envelope Tracking) mode so as to generate the supply voltage.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for efficiently transmitting or reporting a Power Headroom Report (PHR) of a User Equipment (UE) are provided. The method of transmitting the PHR of the UE in a mobile communication system includes configuring an extended PHR including an indicator corresponding to a variation factor of a maximum transmission power of the UE, and transmitting the extended PHR from the UE to a Base Station (BS). The BS may be notified of a maximum transmission power of the UE and a variation factor corresponding to the maximum transmission power in order to enable efficient scheduling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for reducing the peak to average power ratio (PAP) of a signal with low computational complexity. According to one embodiment, the present invention is applied to reduce the PAP of an OFDM signal. According to an alternative embodiment, the present invention, is applied to reduce the PAP of a CDMA signal. Rather than seeking the optimum solution, which involves significant computational complexity, the present invention provides for a number of sub-optimal techniques for reducing the PAP of an OFDM signal but with much lower computational complexity.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to reduce the power consumption of a modulation circuit. The modulation circuit includes a load, a diode, and a transistor. An anode of the diode is electrically connected to one terminal of an antenna via the load; a cathode of the diode is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the transistor; the other of the source and the drain of the transistor is electrically connected to the other terminal of the antenna; and the transistor is controlled to be turned on or off in accordance with a signal input to a gate of the transistor.

Abstract: A first radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) stage, a second RF PA stage, and an alpha RF switch are disclosed. The first RF PA stage provides a first RF output signal. During a first alpha mode, the alpha RF switch forwards the first RF output signal to the second RF PA stage, such that the first RF PA stage functions as a driver stage and the second RF PA stage functions as a final stage. However, during one of a group of alpha modes, the alpha RF switch forwards the first RF output signal to provide a corresponding one of a group of alpha transmit signals, such that the first RF PA stage functions as a final stage. Further, the first alpha mode is not one of the group of alpha modes.

Abstract: A power amplifier (PA) envelope power supply, radio frequency (RF) PA circuitry, and a process to select a converter operating mode of the PA envelope power supply based on linearity requirements of the RF PA circuitry is disclosed. The PA envelope power supply operates in one of a first converter operating mode and a second converter operating mode. The process for selecting the converter operating mode is based on a required degree of linearity of the RF PA circuitry. The PA envelope power supply provides an envelope power supply signal to the RF PA circuitry. Selection of the converter operating mode may provide efficient operation of the PA envelope power supply and the envelope power supply signal needed for proper operation of the RF PA circuitry.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for beamforming with less heat in a wireless communication system including multiple antennas are provided. The apparatus includes a digital signal processor for processing at least one baseband digital signal, and at least one Radio Frequency (RF) signal processor for converting a respective baseband digital signal of the at least one baseband digital signal into an RF analog signal and for amplifying a power of the RF analog signal for one or more antenna elements constituting a respective antenna of the at least one antenna.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for improving the power consumption of a transmission chain by varying the operating point of a power amplifier to optimize (e.g., reduce) the current that is consumed by the amplifier. The operating point is varied by changing the bias voltage(s) (e.g., supply voltage, quiescent voltage) of the amplifier to a predetermined value that is chosen based upon the effect that a given transmitted signal modulation scheme characteristic (e.g., channel bandwidth and/or number of subcarriers) has on the operating point of a power amplifier.

Abstract: A signal amplification apparatus includes a first modulator configured to receive an envelope signal, use a predetermined reference level to separate the received envelope signal into a first period and a second period, digitally modulate a signal of the second period to output the digitally modulated signal to a first output terminal, and output a signal of the first period to a second output terminal. Further, the signal amplification apparatus includes a second modulator configured to mix the digital modulated signal input through the first output terminal with a phase modulated carrier signal; an envelope modulator configured to output the signal of the first period as a power supply signal; and a power amplifier configured to amplify the mixed signal output by the second modulator to output the amplified signal.

Abstract: A transmitter (20) includes a peak reduction section (30), a predistorter (98), and an amplifying section (102) biased by a variable bias signal generator (118). The peak reduction section (30) is controlled by a signal magnitude threshold (36) that defines maximum magnitudes for local peaks (32) of a reduced-peak communication signal (38). The bias signal generator (118) is controlled by a bias control signal (110). Both the signal magnitude threshold (36) and the bias control signal (110) are derived from a common reduced bandwidth (50) peak-tracking signal (42). The peak-tracking signal (42) is derived from an inflated-peak communication signal (26). The predistorter (98) applies distortion to the reduced-peak communication signal (38) that is configured, at least in part, by the bias control signal (110).

Abstract: A system and method provide for calibrating the frequency response of an electronic filter. The system and method include a radio transmitter with both in-phase and quadrature baseband paths. Each baseband path includes a numerically controlled oscillator (“NCO”), a digital signal path, a digital-to-analog converter (“DAC”), and an analog filter. A low frequency tone is applied from the NCO from one of the baseband path, while a high frequency tone is applied from the NCO in the other baseband path. An analog peak detector at output determines which analog filter has the largest amplitude at the output. The peak detector offset between the two analog filters is offset by stimulating the in-phase and quadrature baseband paths with the respective NCOs to find an amplitude difference between the output signals from the NCOs that makes the output of the analog filters the same.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of varying transmit power of signals for increasing system throughput and spectral reuse in an unlicensed spectrum are disclosed. One method includes transmitting from a first mobile device to a second mobile device a request to send (RTS) signal having a first transmit data power level based on a channel gain between the first mobile device and the second mobile device, receiving, at the first mobile device, a clear to send (CTS) signal from the second mobile device, and transmitting data at the first transmit data power level from the first mobile device to the second mobile device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and devices for performing uplink power control in a radio communication system. An example method comprises a step of receiving, at a user equipment (UE) a transmit power control (TPC) command. The method also comprises, if the UE does not have an uplink transmission scheduled for a subframe associated with the TPC command, a step of accumulating, by the UE, the TPC command with previously received TPC commands based on whether the UE has reached a maximum transmit power or a minimum transmit power in a reference format for a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH), Sounding Reference Signal (SRS) or Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) transmission. Thus the UE is enabled to receive TPC commands while the UE is not transmitting anything in the uplink.

Abstract: A controller of a private base station receives data on a travel time depending on a propagation delay between a private base station and a user terminal. The controller outputs a control signal to a controllable amplifier for decreasing a transmission power of the private base station if the measured travel time is longer than a predetermined reference time or quality of service is lower than reference quality.

Abstract: A system and method may dynamically control the total RF power emissions of a mobile device. The method may include determining the local RF operating situation of the mobile device; setting a maximum power limit according to the local RF operating situation; and/or adjusting an active transmitted power of the mobile device within the maximum power limit. The local RF operating situation may be determined based upon (1) the measuring of a matching of the mobile device's radio antenna(s); (2) currently active application(s); (3) the number/type of active radios; (4) frequency or wavelength of transmissions; (5) network, relay, or node RF operating or exposure conditions; and/or (6) a power control process. The mobile device may be hand-held device, HomeNodeB, or other device capable of RF communications. The local RF operation situation and/or available headroom may be communicated to a network base station or node to facilitate enhanced mobile device performance.

Abstract: Power amplifier (PA) control circuitry and PA bias circuitry are disclosed. During one slot of a multislot transmit burst from radio frequency (RF) PA circuitry, the PA control circuitry selects one PA bias level of the RF PA circuitry and the RF PA circuitry has one output power level. The RF PA circuitry has a next output power level during an adjacent next slot of the multislot transmit burst. If the one output power level exceeds the next output power level by more than a power drop limit, then the PA control circuitry maintains the one PA bias level during the adjacent next slot. If the one output power level significantly exceeds the next output power level, but by less than the power drop limit, then the PA control circuitry selects a next PA bias level, which is less than the one PA bias level, during the adjacent next slot.

Abstract: Methods and systems for vector combining power amplification are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a plurality of signals are individually amplified, then summed to form a desired time-varying complex envelope signal. Phase and/or frequency characteristics of one or more of the signals are controlled to provide the desired phase, frequency, and/or amplitude characteristics of the desired time-varying complex envelope signal. In another embodiment, a time-varying complex envelope signal is decomposed into a plurality of constant envelope constituent signals. The constituent signals are amplified equally or substantially equally, and then summed to construct an amplified version of the original time-varying envelope signal. Embodiments also perform frequency up-conversion.

Abstract: At least a first shunt switching element and switching control circuitry of a first switching power supply are disclosed. At least the first shunt switching element is coupled between a ground and an output inductance node of the first switching power supply. The first switching power supply provides a buck output signal from the output inductance node. The switching control circuitry selects one of an ON state and an OFF state of the first shunt switching element. When the buck output signal is above a first threshold, the switching control circuitry is inhibited from selecting the ON state. The first switching power supply provides a first switching power supply output signal based on the buck output signal. By using feedback based on the buck output signal, the switching control circuitry may refine the timing of switching between series switching elements and shunt switching elements to increase efficiency.

Abstract: An electronic device may contain wireless circuitry that transmits and receives radio-frequency signals through antenna structures. Power amplifier circuitry may amplify the radio-frequency signals that are being transmitted. An adjustable voltage supply may supply an adjustable power amplifier bias voltage to the power amplifier circuitry. The power amplifier circuitry may include multiple power amplifiers each of which may handle signals transmitted using a different cellular telephone standard. For each cellular telephone standard, multiple modulation schemes may be supported. Some modulation schemes may have greater power amplifier linearity requirements than others. Control circuitry can adjust the adjustable power amplifier bias voltage in real time to select an optimum power amplifier bias voltage based on the current cellular telephone standard, modulation scheme, power amplifier gain state, and operating frequency in use.

Abstract: Electronic devices with wireless communications capabilities are provided. The electronic device may include storage and processing circuitry, power amplifier circuitry, power supply circuitry, etc. The storage and processing circuitry may direct the power amplifier circuitry to operate using a desired gain mode, in a particular radio channel, and at a given output power level. The power supply circuitry may bias the power amplifier circuitry with a power supply voltage. The performance of the power amplifier circuitry may be characterized by an adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) margin. The power consumption of the power amplifier circuitry may be characterized by a current savings ratio. A cost function may be calculated by taking the product of the ACLR margin and current savings ratio. A minimum point for each cost function curve may be determined. It is desirable to bias the power amplifier circuitry with a supply voltage corresponding to the minimum point.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product for antenna clustering for multi-antenna aperture selection (MAAS), e.g., in LTE wireless systems, using multi-core DSP processing with sub-optimum selection of N out of M of antenna signals and minimizing the performance degradation due to the sub-optimal antenna/antenna signal selection. Assigning each DSP core (machine) to N/K antennas (i.e., to antenna signals) having a similar property (e.g., polarization) and a same tier, the selection of N out of M using a predefined criterion (e.g., best SINR) is reduced to selecting N/K out of M/K which reduces the computation complexity by a factor of K, where K is a number of the DSP cores.

Abstract: The energy self-sufficient radiofrequency transmitter has at least one electromechanical transducer with a rectifier circuit connected downstream and with a voltage converter circuit. A logic circuit configuration is connected to the voltage converter circuit. The logic circuit configuration has a sequence controller a memory in which an identification code is stored. The energy self-sufficient radiofrequency transmitter also has a radiofrequency transmission stage that is connected to the logic circuit configuration and a transmission antenna.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method and apparatus are provided herein for reducing the power consumption of a transmission chain while maintaining an acceptable figure of merit (e.g., linearity). In one embodiment, an adaptive biasing element is configured to perform adaptive biasing to reduce current consumption of a transmission chain by adjusting the operating point of one or more transmission chain elements (e.g., power amplifier, mixer, etc.). However, since adaptive biasing may reduce the linearity of a transmitted signal, its use is limited by the degradation of figure of merit caused by the introduced non-linearities. Accordingly, a pre-distortion element may be configured to perform adaptive digital pre-distortion (DPD) on a transmission chain input signal to account for non-linearities generated through the adaptive biasing, therefore allowing the adaptive biasing to further reduce the current consumption while maintaining an acceptable figure of merit.

Abstract: A quality-of-service enhanced access point (QAP) is provided. The QAP includes a signaling module that receives call signaling information and transmits a timing offset for a quality-of-service enhanced station (QSTA). A call offset scheduler module determines the timing offset based on the call signaling information. A buffer buffers data addressed to the QSTA, and a wireless local area network (WLAN) driver module automatically transmits at least a portion of the buffered data to the QSTA based on the timing offset.

Abstract: A method for enabling a power amplifier to support multiple powers includes: calculating a transmit power, according to RF parameters delivered by a baseband board, determining a power amplifier voltage according to the transmit power and a corresponding relationship between the transmit power and the power amplifier voltage, and adjusting a supply voltage of the power amplifier, according to the determined power amplifier voltage, so as to adjust an output power of the power amplifier. A RF module includes a conversion module that converts a baseband board signal into a RF signal, an antenna linear device, a storage module, a power amplifier module, an adjustable power module, and a power control module. A test method is employed to determine the relationship between a transmit power and a power amplifier voltage.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing transmission power limit back-off for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. In one aspect, a method implemented in a wireless communication apparatus is provided. The method includes receiving an indication of at least one operating mode indicative of a proximity and an orientation of at least one transmitting antenna of the wireless communication apparatus. The method further includes selecting from a plurality of transformations associated with the at least one operating mode. The method further includes applying a selected transformation to adjust a relationship between a power transmission level of a first transmitter and a power transmission level of a second transmitter. The method further includes determining a target power transmission level of the first transmitter based on the adjusted relationship and a current power transmission level of the second transmitter.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling a transmit signal of a radio frequency power amplifier are provided. The method includes: adjusting a power supply voltage of the power amplifier to an efficiency point power supply voltage under designated transmit power; querying correspondence between an input voltage and transmit power at each power level under the efficiency point power supply voltage; and adjusting, according to the correspondence, an input voltage to an input voltage corresponding to the designated transmit power. The embodiments of the present invention, the power amplifier is enabled to work at an optimum efficiency point while the transmit power of the power amplifier is under control, which improves efficiency of the power amplifier.

Abstract: A transmitter (70) generates a time-varying, detroughed, biasing signal (154) for an RF power amplifier (10) so that the RF power amplifier (10) is biased in accordance with an envelope tracking scheme. A trough-filling section (94) is responsive to an envelope tracking signal (86), which in turn is responsive to a magnitude signal (90) extracted from a complex baseband communication signal (76). The trough-filing section (94) includes a limiting stage (108) that forms a raw troughing signal (110) which expands the bandwidth of the envelope tracking signal (86). A filtering stage (116) reduces the bandwidth of the raw troughing signal (110) to form a trough-filling signal (122) that is combined back into the envelope tracking signal (86) using a linear process that maintains the bandwidth of the envelope tracking signal (86).

Abstract: A system and method are provided to facilitate establishing WiGig communications links between WiGig-enabled wireless devices and WiGig PBSS Control Points and Access Points (PCP/AP). The PCP/AP transmits beacons that are intended to assist the wireless devices in locating the PCP/AP. Based on the directional nature of WiGig communications, the beacons are transmitted directionally in a number of sectors in multiple directions simultaneously or in sequence. When devices, such as wireless devices, attempting to connect via a PCP/AP, are positioned very close to the PCP/AP, the devices may be incapable of receiving the transmitted beacons because the low noise amplifier (LNA) located in the individual wireless device receiver may become saturated. The disclosed systems and methods broadcast the beacons at lower power according to different schemes at certain intervals to avoid saturating the LNAs.

Abstract: A transmitter power supply modulates an RF signal without needing to run a calibration/training cycle every time an exciter or PA module is switched in and out or every time the transmitter powers up. During calibration of the exciter module, an exciter module delay factor is determined, and stored in the exciter module, for each signal modulation scheme that may be implemented by the exciter module. During calibration of a power amplifier (PA) module, a power supply modulation (PSM) delay factor is determined for, and stored in, the PA module. During transmitter operation, the exciter module generates RF and envelope signals based on an input signal. The PA module generates a power supply voltage based on the envelope signal and a final delay factor, which final delay factor is based on the exciter module and PSM delay factors. The PA module then modulates the RF signal using the power supply voltage.

Abstract: A power combiner includes a planar figure-8 shaped primary winding and a planar figure-8 shaped secondary winding; wherein, the planar figure-8 shaped primary winding is substantially overlaid with the planar figure-8 shaped secondary winding. In addition, there is provided a radio frequency (RF) transmitter having a power combiner, where the power combiner includes a planar figure-8 shaped primary winding and a planar figure-8 shaped secondary winding, wherein the planar figure-8 shaped primary winding is substantially overlaid with the planar figure-8 shaped secondary winding.

Abstract: Transmit power for an access point is controlled based on measurement reports received by the access point from one or more access terminals that are not currently being served by the access point. In some aspects, transmit power is controlled based on the number of received messages that correspond to a particular event. In some aspects, transmit power is controlled based on the contents of the received messages. For example, the access point may use signal strength information included in the messages to determine a level of transmit power that mitigates interference at a defined subset of reporting access terminals.

Abstract: A fast tracking power supply includes a combined controllable voltage source to control a load voltage. The combined controllable voltage source is connected to a tracking current source in parallel to provide a current for a load. The tracking current source is responsible for providing a low-frequency high current for the load to implement high-efficiency low-frequency tracking of the load current and reducing an output current of the combined controllable voltage source as much as possible. Meanwhile, a power supply voltage switching unit in the combined controllable voltage source adjusts a power supply voltage range of a linear amplifier in the combined controllable voltage source, so as to reduce the power supply voltage range of the linear amplifier, thereby reducing power consumption of the combined controllable voltage source.

Abstract: Methods of combining semi-persistent resource allocation and dynamic resource allocation are provided. Packets, such as VoIP packets, are transmitted on the uplink and downlink using respective semi-persistent resources. For each mobile device, awake periods and sleep periods are defined. The semi-persistent resources are aligned with the awake periods so that most of the time the mobile device can turn off its wireless access radio during the sleep periods. In addition, signalling to request, and to allocate, resources for additional packets are transmitted during the awake periods, and the resources allocated for the additional packets are within the awake periods. Methods of extending the awake periods in various embodiments are also provided. Methods of determining the first on period are also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for allocating transmission power in a transmission terminal having at least one antenna of a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) system are provided. The method includes: measuring inter-stream interference of a plurality of streams; measuring inter-user interference of a plurality of users; and determining the transmission power based on the inter-stream interference and the inter-user interference, wherein the transmission power is determined using an iterative water-filling algorithm in which the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) system is iteratively applied to all of the plurality of streams and all of the plurality of users. According to the present invention, several receive antennas are mounted in the MIMO system, thereby making it possible to receive multiple streams. In addition, when the multiple streams are received, transmission power may be allocated to each transmission stream.

Abstract: Methods and systems for vector combining power amplification are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a plurality of signals are individually amplified, then summed to form a desired time-varying complex envelope signal. Phase and/or frequency characteristics of one or more of the signals are controlled to provide the desired phase, frequency, and/or amplitude characteristics of the desired time-varying complex envelope signal. In another embodiment, a time-varying complex envelope signal is decomposed into a plurality of constant envelope constituent signals. The constituent signals are amplified equally or substantially equally, and then summed to construct an amplified version of the original time-varying envelope signal. Embodiments also perform frequency up-conversion.

Abstract: In a signal-based gain control scheme, one or more gain levels used for processing signals are selected based on characteristics of previously received signals. For example, different gain levels may be used to receive sets of signals whereupon certain characteristics of the received sets of signals are determined. One or more gain levels are then selected based on these characteristics whereby another signal is processed based on the selected gain level(s). In some aspects, the signal-based gain control scheme may be employed to facilitate two-way ranging operations between two devices. For example, leading edge detection may involve determining a characteristic of a received signal, determining a threshold based on the characteristic, and identifying a leading edge associated with the received signal based on the threshold. In some aspects, the signal-based gain control scheme may be employed in an ultra-low power pulse-based communication system (e.g., in ultra-wideband communication devices).

Abstract: Aspects of a system for improving efficiency over power control for linear and class AB power amplifiers may include a current source circuit that enables determination of a bias current level for a PA circuit within an IC die based on an amplitude of an input modulation signal. The PA circuit may enable generation of an output signal based on a differential input signal and the input modulation signal to the current source circuit. A generated bias voltage may be applied to a transformer external to the IC die, but internal to an IC package containing the IC die and/or a circuit board containing the IC package. One or more amplifier bias voltage levels may be applied to the PA circuit wherein the amplifier bias voltage levels may be derived from the generated bias voltage level and/or the determined bias current level.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses that facilitate power and quality control of uplink MIMO transmissions. A method in a NodeB comprises controlling (50) transmission power of multiple pilot signals transmitted by a user equipment by using a single inner power control loop operating on at least one pilot signal of the multiple pilot signals. Some disclosed embodiments also relate to adjustment (60) of a quality target applied by the single inner power control loop and to updating (71, 72) of a power offset for computing the number of bits that the user equipment can transmit on a stream that is associated with a pilot signal that is not power controlled by the single inner power control loop.

Abstract: A remote device powering module, system and method for providing RF power to an electronic device located in a bounded area. The remote device powering module comprises a phased array antenna and is connected to a source to convert the power to an electric signal and to apply a phase reference to the electrical signal. The electrical signal is shifted with a shifting module and phased array antenna that comprises a plurality of radiating elements generates and transmits RF power via RF waves using the phase reference and the shifted phase. The RF power is then converted by the receiver to direct-voltage to be provided to the electronic device.

Abstract: Circuits and circuit elements configured to generate a random delay, a monostable oscillator, circuits configured to broadcasting repetitive messages wireless systems, and methods for forming such circuits, devices, and systems are disclosed. The present invention advantageously provides relatively low cost delay generating circuitry based on TFT technology in wireless electronics applications, particularly in RFID applications. Such novel, technically simplified, low cost TFT-based delay generating circuitry enables novel wireless circuits, devices and systems, and methods for producing such circuits, devices and systems.

Abstract: A wireless communication system (400) for power amplification of an input signal includes a power amplifier (404) operable to amplify a data signal (405). An envelope generator 408 or detector is operable to determine an envelope signal (410) from the data signal. A tracking power supply or other power supply control circuit (409) is operable to control a supply voltage of the power amplifier with the envelope signal. An allocation manager (441) is operable to determine a resource block allocation within a channel for the data signal. A delay circuit (443) is operable to insert a delay (550) between the envelope signal and the data signal as a function of the resource block allocation within the channel, thereby intentionally causing unbalanced leakage about the resource block allocation. Increased leakage on one side of the allocation results in improved leakage on the other side.

Abstract: An amplifier configured to handle oscillation is disclosed. The amplifier monitors a signal ratio to determine when the amplifier is oscillating. The gain is reduced when oscillation is detected and the amplifier is allowed to operate normally when oscillation is not detected.

Abstract: A circuit and method for a saturation correction of a power amplifier (PA) is provided in order to maintain a desirable switching spectrum. The circuit includes a closed loop system that is responsive to a dynamic PA control signal known as VRAMP. The method samples a detector voltage that represents the output of the PA at the maximum voltage level of VRAMP. The sampled detector voltage is then reduced by a predetermined amount and applied as a fixed voltage PA control signal in the place of VRAMP. As a result, the closed loop system responds to the fixed voltage PA control signal to bring the PA out of saturation before VRAMP can begin a voltage decrease. Once the VRAMP voltage decreases, VRAMP is reapplied as a dynamic PA control signal in place of the fixed voltage control signal.

Abstract: A method of optimising the operation of a WLAN device which is used in the transmission and reception of a service over a medium includes determining a the value of a collision avoidance metric of the chip set at a specific time; predicting the available bandwidth of the WLAN from the value of the metric; determining the current data rate of the WLAN based on predicted available bandwidth and the type of service; and selecting a power amplifier bias voltage that is the minimum permitted for the determined current data rate to reduce the power consumption of the WLAN device.

Abstract: Embodiments provide improved systems and methods of gain control and calibration for wireless transmitters. In particular, embodiments allow linear gain control over the entire transmitter gain control range, independent of temperature/process variations. Embodiments require very low power consumption compared to existing approaches. Embodiments may also be used for gain control calibration during production time, thereby substantially reducing production calibration time and cost.