A radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) includes a digital to analog
converter, an analog to digital converter, and a radio module. 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 radio module is operably coupled to convert the outbound baseband
signals into outbound radio frequency (RF) signals and to convert inbound
RF signals into the inbound baseband signals. The radio module 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.