RADIO-FREQUENCY SWITCH HAVING GATE NODE VOLTAGE COMPENSATION NETWORK
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1. A radio-frequency (RF) switch comprising:
- a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs) connected in series between first and second nodes, each FET having a gate; and
a compensation network including a coupling circuit that couples the gates of each pair of neighboring FETs.
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Abstract
Radio-frequency (RF) switch circuits are disclosed having transistor gate voltage compensation to provide improved switching performance. RF switch circuits include a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs) connected in series between first and second nodes, each FET having a gate. A compensation network including a coupling circuit couples the gates of each pair of neighboring FETs.
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1. A radio-frequency (RF) switch comprising:
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a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs) connected in series between first and second nodes, each FET having a gate; and a compensation network including a coupling circuit that couples the gates of each pair of neighboring FETs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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21. A method for fabricating a semiconductor die, the method comprising:
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providing a semiconductor substrate; forming a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs) on the semiconductor substrate so as to be connected in series, each FET having a gate; and forming a coupling circuit on the semiconductor substrate so as to couple the gates of each pair of neighboring FETs. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A radio-frequency (RF) switch module comprising:
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a packaging substrate configured to receive a plurality of components; a semiconductor die mounted on the packaging substrate, the die including a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs) connected in series, each FET including a gate; and a compensation network including a coupling circuit that couples the gates of each pair of neighboring FETs. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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