Title :
Multiband cellular RF solutions
Author :
Van Straten, Freek ; Smolders, Bart ; Van Zuijlen, Albert ; Ooijman, Remco
Author_Institution :
Philips Semicond., Nijmegen, Netherlands
Abstract :
This paper presents the integration trends and technology options for a multiband cellular RF solution. On the product level, forward integration evolves from the PA function via a transmit front-end to a fully integrated radio. On the component level, the main challenge is in the passives and the dedicated technologies developed for this.
Keywords :
cellular radio; mobile handsets; power amplifiers; radiofrequency integrated circuits; PA function; cellular systems; forward integration; integrated radio; multiband cellular RF solutions; 3G mobile communication; Costs; GSM; Harmonics suppression; Impedance matching; Integrated circuit technology; Marketing and sales; Paper technology; Radio frequency; Telephone sets;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSSC.2004.833558
