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POWER MODE CONTROL FOR A COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE THERWITH

  • US 20100310064A1
  • Filed: 07/29/2010
  • Published: 12/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication device comprising:

  • voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) that generates a power mode signal based on a selected one of a plurality of power modes, the voice data and RFIC including a RF transceiver circuit and a baseband processing circuit;

    an off-chip inductive power circuit that generates an inductive power signal;

    an off-chip power management circuit, coupled to the voice data and RF IC and the off-chip inductive power circuit and at least one alternative power source, wherein the off-chip power management circuit;

    receives the power mode signal;

    generates a power supply signal from one of, the inductive power signal and the at least one alternative power source; and

    adjusts the power supply signal in response to the power mode signal.

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