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Communication system transmitter or receiver module having integrated radio frequency circuitry directly coupled to antenna element

  • US 7,079,869 B2
  • Filed: 02/12/2003
  • Issued: 07/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A radio frequency (RF) module for use in a communication device of a communication system, the module comprising:

  • integrated RF circuitry comprising at least one of a transmitter and a receiver; and

    an antenna element operatively coupled to the integrated RF circuitry;

    the antenna element comprising first and second substantially co-planar portions, each of said first and second substantially co-planar portions having an inner end and an outer end, the first and second substantially co-planar portions being arranged end-to-end with their respective inner ends proximate one another;

    wherein the integrated RF circuitry is disposed substantially adjacent the respective inner ends of the first and second substantially co-planar portions of the antenna element.

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