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Transmitter with reduced power consumption and increased linearity and dynamic range

US8509346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2008
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F1/0294
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This application relates to an apparatus comprising a signal generator configured to generate a signal. The apparatus encompasses a predistortion unit configured to pre-distort the generated signal. The apparatus includes a pulse width modulating unit configured to modulate the pre-distorted signal into at least two signals. The apparatus comprises at least two amplifying units each configured to amplify one of the two modulated signals.

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