Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PHASE SHIFTING

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for phase shifting are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a phase shifter includes a group of positive phase shifting circuits, a group of negative phase shifting circuits, and a group of selection switches for controlling selection of the positive phase shifting circuits and the negative phase shifting circuits. The selection switches are formed on a semiconductor die, and are operable to connect one or more selected positive phase shifting circuits and/or one or more selected negative phase shifting circuits between an input terminal and an output terminal, thereby controlling an overall phase shift provided by the phase shifter.