Direct-Tie Implementation; Figure 9-16: Single Tie Implementation: Only One Pa Used (High Power Pa Example); Figure 9-17: Single Tie Implementation: Both Pas Used (High Power Pa Example) - Semtech LR1121 User Manual

9.4.3 Direct-Tie Implementation

In case of a cost-sensitive application, it is possible to get rid of the RF switch, and implement a so-called direct-tie
implementation.
In such a configuration, the PA and the RX differential stages are connected as depicted in the figure hereafter. Please note
that series capacitances are required between the PA and the RX stage in order to avoid damaging the LR1121 due to
current flow in the RX stage.
Figure 9-16: Single Tie implementation: Only one PA
Used (High Power PA Example)
Compared to the switched implementation, the direct-tie suffers a trade-off between TX efficiency and RX sensitivity. This
is unavoidable because the transmitter and receiver require different optimal impedances, which may not be
simultaneously feasible. In the case of a direct-tie, the user should expect a degradation of 2 ~ 3dB in RX sensitivity.
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Figure 9-17: Single Tie implementation: Both PAs
Used (High Power PA Example)
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