Device and method for single connector access to multiple transceivers
First Claim
1. A communication device, comprising:
- a plurality of transceivers;
a plurality of antennas; and
a probe port;
wherein in a first configuration the transceivers are coupled to their respective antennas, and in a second configuration the transceivers are configured to send signals to and receive signals from the probe port.
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Abstract
Disclosed are communication devices that combine at least two antenna paths to a single RF connector having a single probe port for testing and connecting accessories. Prior to insertion of a probe, the transceivers are coupled to their respective antennas. When the probe is inserted into the probe port, the connector is activated, so that both transceivers send signals to and receive signals from the single probe port. Also disclosed is a method for testing an electronic device. The method includes powering up the plurality of transceivers, and engaging the probe port with a probe so as to perform testing. Engaging the probe port with the probe decouples the plurality of transceivers from the plurality of antennas and couples the plurality of transceivers through respective diplexing networks to the probe part.
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20 Claims
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1. A communication device, comprising:
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a plurality of transceivers;
a plurality of antennas; and
a probe port;
wherein in a first configuration the transceivers are coupled to their respective antennas, and in a second configuration the transceivers are configured to send signals to and receive signals from the probe port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A communication device, comprising:
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a first transceiver functional to receive over a first antenna, the first transceiver comprising a first diplexing network and a connector for attaching to the first antenna; and
at least a second transceiver functional to receive over a second antenna, the second transceiver comprising a switch and a second diplexing network;
wherein the switch is operatively connected between the second transceiver and the second antenna in a first position, and between the second transceiver and the second diplexing network in a second position. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for testing an electronic device comprising a connector having a probe port, the electronic device further comprising a plurality of transceivers coupled with corresponding antennas, the method comprising:
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powering up the plurality of transceivers; and
engaging the probe port with a probe so as to perform testing;
wherein engaging the probe port with the probe decouples the plurality of transceivers from the plurality of antennas and couples the plurality of transceivers to the probe port. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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