Patent ID: 7099648
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) comprises: baseband processing module operable to convert outbound data into outbound symbols based on an encoding protocol and to convert inbound symbols into inbound data based on the encoding protocol, wherein the baseband processing module is fabricated within a first portion of a substrate of the RFIC; digital to analog converter operably coupled to convert the outbound symbols into outbound baseband signals, wherein the digital to analog converter is fabricated within a second portion of the substrate; analog to digital converter operably coupled to convert inbound baseband signals into the inbound symbols, wherein the analog to digital converter is fabricated within a third portion of the substrate; radio module operably coupled to convert low noise outbound baseband signals into outbound radio frequency (RF) signals and to convert inbound RF signals into low noise inbound baseband signals, wherein the radio module is fabricated within a fourth portion of the substrate; and border section fabricated on the substrate, wherein the border section physically separates the radio module from the baseband processing module, the digital to analog converter, and the analog to digital converter, wherein the border section includes noise suppression circuitry operably coupled to convert the outbound baseband signals into the low noise outbound baseband signals and to convert the low noise inbound baseband signals into the inbound baseband signals.