Mixed-signal power amplifier and transmission systems and methods
US10211786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2001/0408
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed technology includes device, systems, techniques, and methods for amplifying a complex modulated signal with a mixed-signal power amplifier. A mixed-signal power amplifier may include an input network for splitting an input signal to multiple signals with corresponding phase and amplitude offsets, a main power amplification path including at least an analog power amplifier for amplifying a first signal, one or more auxiliary power amplification paths including at least one digitally controlled analog power amplifier in each path for amplifying a second signal, and an output network for combining the two amplified signals. The main power amplification path and the auxiliary power amplification paths can operate together to achieve load modulation to enhance the overall power amplifier efficiency at power back-off mode and the overall power amplifier linearity. The disclosed technology further includes transmission systems incorporating the mixed-signal power amplifier.
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