A method is disclosed for operating a radio frequency transmitter chain component, as is a radio frequency transmitter chain component that operates in accordance with the method. The method includes receiving an input signal to be mixed with a signal output from an oscillator, where the input signal...http://www.google.de/patents/US7027783?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7027783 - Method and apparatus providing reduction in transmitter current consumption using signal derived from rectified input signal
