System and Method for Dynamic Impedance Tuning to Minimize Return Loss
AssigneeMicrotune (Texas), L.P.
InventorMichael D. Womac
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Abstract
A system for tuning an impedance at a node comprises a first component associated with a first impedance when the first component is operating and a second impedance when the first component is not operating. The system further comprises a second component coupled to the first component at a node. The second component is associated with a third impedance when the second component is operating and a fourth impedance when the second component is not operating. An impedance tuning circuit is coupled to the second component at the node and operable to tune an impedance at the node based at least in part upon a plurality of the first impedance, the second impedance, the third impedance, and the fourth impedance.
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A method for tuning impedance at a node, comprising:
- determining a first impedance associated with a first component when the first component is operating;
- determining a second impedance associated with the first component when the first component is not operating;
- determining a third impedance associated with a second component when the second component is operating, wherein the second component is coupled to the first component at a node;
- determining a fourth impedance associated with the second component when the second component is not operating;
- tuning an impedance at the node based at least in part upon a plurality of the first impedance, the second impedance, the third impedance, and the fourth impedance.
A method for minimizing return loss, comprising:
- determining a plurality of first impedances, each first impedance associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of components when the component is operating, wherein the components are coupled to each other at a node;
- determining a plurality of second impedances, each second impedance associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of components when the component is not operating;
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- tuning an impedance at the node based upon at least some of the first impedances and at least some of the second impedances.
A method for tuning impedance at a node, comprising:
- determining a plurality of first impedances, each first impedance associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of components when the component is operating, wherein the components are coupled to each other at a node;
- determining a plurality of second impedances, each second impedance associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of components when the component is not operating;
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- calibrating a tuning circuit over a range of frequencies according to which components are operating and not operating.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.