MaxLinear, Inc.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIGITAL BEAMFORMING

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for utilizing antenna arrays with digital beamforming. An array-based system may have a plurality of antenna elements arranged in a two-dimensional array, and a plurality of transceiver chips configured for handling transmission and reception of radio frequency (RF) signals via the plurality of antenna elements. A number of transceiver chips in the plurality of transceiver chips may be less than a number of antenna elements in the plurality of antenna elements. The plurality of transceiver chips is configured to control operation of the plurality of antenna elements such that digital or hybrid beamforming is enabled during the transmission and reception of RF signals via the plurality of antenna elements.