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Method and apparatus for optimizing output power levels in power amplifiers

US8014738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2007
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/0475
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments discussed relate to an apparatus comprising a power amplifier module. The power amplifier module includes a plurality of sensors, and a first digital communication port configured to provide a monitor signal from at least one of the plurality of sensors. The apparatus includes a transceiver module coupled to provide an signal to an input of the power amplifier the transceiver module including a second digital communication port configured to receive the monitor signal from the first digital communication port, a processing unit configured to generate at least one of a bias control signal and a back-off signal dependent upon the monitor signal, and a power controller to receive the at least one of bias control signal and the back-off signal and provide at least one further input signal to the power amplifier based on at least one of the bias control signal and the back-off signal.

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