Title :
An integrated RF front-end for multi-mode handsets
Author :
Bailey, M. ; Hagstrom, P.
Author_Institution :
Filtronic Compound Semicond., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
Multi-mode and multi-band communication networks have emerged as a step towards true 3/sup rd/ Generation (3G) networks. In this paper, novel integrated RF front-ends for multi-mode/band handsets are described. The advantages of an integrated front-end are demonstrated by measurement results of a prototype EGSM/PCS front-end module. It is shown that this integrated RF module offers a substantial improvement in the present state of handset design.
Keywords :
Cellular radio; Personal communication networks; Telephone sets; 3G networks; EGSM/PCS front-end module; handset design; integrated RF front-end; multi-band communication networks; multi-mode handsets; Antenna accessories; Communication networks; Filters; Impedance; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Personal communication networks; Power amplifiers; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Telephone sets;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest. 2000 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5687-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2000.861751
