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RF power amplifier system with impedance modulation

US7782134B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2009
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2201/3231
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power amplifier controller circuit controls an adjustable impedance matching network at the output of a power amplifier to vary its load line to improve the efficiency of the RF PA. The PA controller circuit comprises an amplitude control loop that determines an amplitude correction signal. The amplitude loop is configured to control or correct for distortion from the adjustable matching network based upon the amplitude correction signal.

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