Theoretical Bounds of the Self-Interference Cancellation-Bandwidth Integral in Full Duplex RF Front Ends

Dror Regev, Itamar Melamed, Nimrod Ginzberg, Emanuel Cohen

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Abstract

This paper studies the behavior of lumped self-interference cancellation (SIC) filters in simultaneous transmit-receive (STR) RF front ends. The crux that enables a different approach in this work for finding an optimal network solution is converting the SIC circuit design flow into an equivalent impedance-matching problem. As a result, we analyze a reflective SIC filter that complies with electric-balance duplexers utilizing known techniques. Bode, Fano, Matthaei, and others studied lumped network theory considerations and devised methodical steps for maximizing the impedance-matching bandwidth for reactive loads. Accordingly, a systematic approach that considers the analysis of the SIC-Bandwidth mutual relationship, and the optimal lumped networks, is detailed in this work. We indicate that the Chebyshev band-pass filter can provide optimal and lossless SIC filter performance, which is crucial for the overall STR performance. The realistic RF front-end in this work, which includes a simulated quadrature hybrid, and a measured Wi-Fi antenna with VSWR of 3:1, achieves > 40 dB of TX-RX isolation over 200 MHz around 5.5 GHz, utilizing a second order filter that employs only two realizable inductors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2023 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2023
ISBN (Electronic)9798350338805
DOIs
StatePublished - 19 Apr 2023
Event2023 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2023 - Waco, United States
Duration: 19 Apr 202320 Apr 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS)

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaco
Period19/04/2320/04/23

Keywords

  • Fano-Bode limit
  • duplexer
  • electrical-balance (EB)
  • full-duplex (FD)
  • impedance-matching
  • self-interference cancellation (SIC)
  • simultaneous transmit receive (STR)
  • transmitter leakage

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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