Uplink carrier aggregation front-end architecture that supports simultaneous mimo
AssigneeSkyworks Solutions, Inc.
InventorsJoel Richard KING, David Richard PEHLKE, John Chi-Shuen LEUNG
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AssigneeSkyworks Solutions, Inc.
InventorsJoel Richard KING, David Richard PEHLKE, John Chi-Shuen LEUNG
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Disclosed herein are front-end architectures for wireless communication that support a wide range of combinations of uplink carrier aggregation (UL CA) and simultaneous multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) functionality. Embodiments can include a separate mid-band power amplifier module and a separate high band power amplifier module, and can establish various numbers of antenna outputs from these modules to connect to available diplexers or triplexers in selected ways to cover all intended use cases. Duplication of filters, duplexers, and/or quadplexers is reduced or minimized by re-using filtering in a selectively designed MIMO receive module that supports switch-combined TX filters. A UL CA power amplifier module makes use of the MIMO receive module, as well as the re-use of available filters in the mid-band primary power amplifier module.
A front-end architecture for wireless communication comprising:
A front-end architecture for wireless application, comprising:
A wireless device comprising:
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