Multilevel amplifier systems and related techniques
US11909358B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/451
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described is a system for modulating power to one or more radio frequency (RF) amplifiers to suppress undesired output signal components, improve linearity and reduce noise. The described systems and techniques enable shaping of spectral components introduced via an amplifier bias voltage owing to transitions among bias discrete states. The systems and techniques facilitate operation of multilevel, RF amplifiers under a wider range of operating conditions. In embodiments, the system includes modulators coupled to a supply terminal port of each of the one or more amplifiers to modulate the voltage levels supplied to the one or more amplifiers. The outputs of the modulators may be combined to provide a combined signal coupled to the amplifiers. A delay circuit delays switching of at least one of the power modulators relative to other modulator, by a variable time delay. This results in suppression of undesired output signal components of the amplifier output.
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