A radio-frequency module includes an integrated circuit (IC) device and an external inductor provided outside the IC device. The IC device includes a plurality of low-noise amplifiers, one or more inductors, and a switching circuit. The plurality of low-noise amplifiers includes a plurality of transistors in one to one correspondence. The one or more inductors are coupled to one or more of the plurality of transistors. Each inductor is coupled to the emitter or source of a corresponding one of the plurality of transistors. The switching circuit is coupled between the emitter or source of each of the plurality of transistors and the external inductor. The external inductor is coupled between the switching circuit and ground in series with each of the one or more inductors via the switching circuit.

A relay apparatus comprises: a distributor configured to separate an input signal that includes a plurality of signals of mutually different frequencies for each of the frequencies and output signals separated for each frequency; and a combiner configured to combine signals output from the distributor, generate at least two signal groups each consisting of signals of mutually different frequencies, and output at least one signal group of the at least two signal groups.

In one embodiment, a dual-mode power amplifier that can operate in different modes includes: a first pair of metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) to receive and pass a constant envelope signal; a second pair of MOSFETs to receive and pass a variable envelope signal, where first terminals of the first pair of MOSFETs are coupled to first terminals of the second pair of MOSFETs, and second terminals of the first pair of MOSFETs are coupled to. second terminals of the second pair of MOSFETs; and a shared MOSFET stack coupled to the first pair of MOSFETs and the second pair of MOSFETs.

Polyphase power amplifiers for load insensitivity are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a polyphase transmit system includes an intermediate frequency transceiver including a first complex mixer that outputs a plurality of intermediate frequency transmit signals of different phases, and an intermediate frequency to radio frequency module including a second complex mixer that generates a plurality of radio frequency transmit signals of different phases based on the plurality of intermediate frequency transmit signals, and a polyphase power amplifier that receives the plurality of radio frequency transmit signals and outputs an amplified radio frequency signal. The polyphase transmit system further includes an antenna that transmits the amplified radio frequency signal.

Communication terminals configured for satellite and terrestrial communications and methods of use are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a communication terminal includes an antenna, a filter and filter control circuitry. The antenna is configured to receive a radio signal. The filter is configured to filter the radio signal to remove an interference signal. The filter control circuitry is configured to detect the interference signal present in the radio signal received by the antenna and cause an adjustment to the filter to block the interference signal. In another embodiment, the communication terminal includes an amplifier and gain control circuitry. The amplifier is configured to configured to amplify the radio signal. The gain control circuitry is configured to detect an interference signal present in the radio signal received by the antenna and cause an adjustment to the amplifier based on the detected interference signal.

A single-ended data transmission system transmits a signal having a signal voltage that is referenced to a power supply voltage and that swings above and below the power supply voltage. The power supply voltage is coupled to a power supply rail that also serves as a signal return path. The signal voltage is derived from two signal supply voltages generated by a pair of charge pumps that draw substantially same amount of current from a power supply.

A multi-band power amplifier module includes at least one transmission input terminal, at least one power amplifier circuit that receives a first transmission signal and a second transmission signal through the at least one transmission input terminal, a first filter circuit that allows the first transmission signal to pass therethrough, a second filter circuit that allows the second transmission signal to pass therethrough, at least one transmission output terminal through which the first and second transmission signals output from the first and second filter circuits are output, a transmission output switch that outputs each of the first and second transmission signals output from the at least one power amplifier circuit to the first filter circuit or the second filter circuit, and a first tuning circuit that adjusts impedance matching between the at least one power amplifier circuit and the at least one transmission output terminal.

A satellite-communications gateway includes a pedestal, a hub movably coupled to the pedestal and supported by the pedestal, an antenna configured for satellite communications, first electronics positioned inside the hub, and second electronics communicatively coupled to the first electronics and positioned inside the pedestal. The antenna is mounted to the hub and supported by the pedestal via the hub. The first electronics is arranged to convert a radio-frequency signal from the antenna to an intermediate-frequency signal and transmit the intermediate-frequency signal to the second electronics. The second electronics is arranged to convert the intermediate-frequency signal to a digital signal.

An antenna module includes a dielectric substrate and a radiation element disposed on the dielectric substrate. The dielectric substrate includes a flat portion (131) and a flat portion (130) having mutually different normal directions, and a bent portion connecting the flat portion (131) and the flat portion (130) to each other. The flat portion (131) has a protruding portion partially protruding in a direction toward the flat portion (130) along the flat portion (131) from a boundary portion between the bent portion and the flat portion (131). The flat portion (131) and the bent portion are connected to each other at a position where the protruding portion is not provided in the flat portion (131). At least a part of the radiation element is disposed on the protruding portion.

A wireless communication device includes a signal generator supply a signal to an input node to which a power amplifier is connected. The power amplifier includes an inverter including a first transistor with a gate connected to the input node via a first signal path and a second transistor with a gate electrode connected to the input node via a second signal path. An output signal corresponding to the signal supplied to the input node is supplied from an output node between the first and second transistors. A filter is connected to the output node and outputs a filtered signal having a high frequency component removed. A bias application unit applies a first bias voltage to the first signal path and a second bias voltage to the second signal path. Levels of the bias voltages being set according to a direct current component in the filtered signal.