Patent ID: 7359677
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A device for use in a wireless front-end module for transmitting and receiving communication signals comprising: a filter component comprising an outer surface a portion of which is metallized, a first input/output port for electrical connection to an antenna, and a second input/output port; a switch component comprising an input/output port electrically connected to the second input/output port of the filter component, a signal input port for a transmit signal, a signal output port for a receive signal, and switch circuitry energizable selectively to switch the input/output port of the switch component into electrical connection with the signal input port or the signal output port, the switch circuitry including a node adapted to be AC grounded, wherein the switch component is securely mounted to the metallized portion of the outer surface of the filter component and the node adapted to be AC grounded is electrically connected to the metallized portion.