Abstract:
RF filter structures are disclosed that may have multiple filter paths, which are provided by weakly coupled resonators. The filter paths may be interconnected so that additional filter paths may be realized between input and output terminals of the RF filter structures. The weakly coupled resonators from the filter paths may be arranged in a matrix. In one embodiment, an RF filter structure includes a first filter path and a second filter path. The first filter path includes (at least) a first pair of weakly coupled resonators while a second filter path includes (at least) a second pair of weakly coupled resonators. To interconnect the first filter path and the second filter path, a cross-coupling capacitive structure is electrically connected between the first filter path and the second filter path. As such, an additional filtering path may be realized through the interconnection provided by the cross-coupling capacitive structure.
Abstract:
Radio frequency (RF) filters configured to filter undesired signal components from RF signals are disclosed. In one embodiment, an RF filter (200) includes a first inductor coil (206) having a first winding (210) and a second inductor coil (208) having a second winding (212) and a third winding (214). The second winding (212) of the second inductor coil is configured to have a first mutual magnetic coupling Kl with the first winding (210), while the third winding (214) of the second inductor coil is configured to have a second mutual magnetic coupling K2 with the first winding (210). The second winding (212) is connected to the third winding (214) such that the first mutual magnetic coupling Kl and the second mutual magnetic coupling K2 are in opposition. In this manner, the first inductor coil and the second inductor coil may be provided in a compact arrangement while providing weak mutual magnetic coupling between the first inductor coil and the second inductor coil.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates generally to radio frequency (RF) amplification devices and methods of operating the same. In one embodiment, an RF amplification device includes an RF amplification circuit and a stabilizing transformer network. The RF amplification circuit defines an RF signal path and is configured to amplify an RF signal propagating in the RF signal path. The stabilizing transformer network is operably associated with the RF signal path defined by the RF amplification circuit. Furthermore, the stabilizing transformer network is configured to reduce parasitic coupling along the RF signal path of the RF amplification circuit as the RF signal propagates in the RF signal path. In this manner, the stabilizing transformer network allows for inexpensive components to be used to reduce parasitic coupling while allowing for smaller distances along the RF signal path.
Abstract:
A printed circuit module and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The printed circuit module includes a printed circuit substrate with a thinned die attached to the printed circuit substrate. The thinned die includes at least one device layer over the printed circuit substrate and a buried oxide (BOX) layer over the at least one device layer. A polymer layer is disposed over the BOX layer, wherein the polymer has a thermal conductivity greater than 2 watts per meter Kelvin (W/mK) and an electrical resistivity of greater than 10 3 Ohm-cm.