A radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) includes a digital to analog
converter, an analog to digital converter, and a low noise amplifier. The
digital to analog converter (DAC) is operably coupled to convert outbound
symbols into outbound baseband signals, wherein the digital to analog
converter is fabricated within a DAC portion of a substrate of the RFIC.
The analog to digital converter (ADC) is operably coupled to convert
inbound baseband signals into inbound symbols, wherein the analog to
digital converter is fabricated within an ADC portion of the substrate.
The low noise amplifier is operably coupled to amplify an inbound radio
frequency (RF) signals. The low noise amplifier is fabricated within a
radio portion of the substrate, wherein the DAC portion of the substrate
is physically between the ADC portion and the radio portion of the
substrate to provide isolation when the low noise amplifier and the ADC
are active and the DAC is inactive.