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Signal processing method and power amplifier device

US8018276B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2006
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/21142
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A signal processing method and power amplifier device are disclosed. The method may include receiving a signal to be transmitted, decomposing an original signal into a plurality of smaller constant-amplitude signals, wherein a vector sum each of the smaller constant-amplitude signals equals the original signal, amplifying the smaller constant-amplitude signals by an amplification factor using a plurality of amplifiers, wherein one or more of the plurality of amplifiers are enabled based on the amplitude of the original signal, combining the amplified smaller constant-amplitude signals into the original signal, the original signal being amplified by the amplification factor, wherein the amplified original signal is transmitted.

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