Power amplifier power controller
US8731496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/465
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power amplifier power controller in the power amplifier system monitors various operating conditions of the power amplifier, and controls the output transmit power of the power amplifier by coordinated control of both the input drive level to the power amplifier and the gain of the power amplifier. The power amplifier power controller controls the input drive level to the power amplifier so that the input drive level does not change substantially while adjusting the gain of the power amplifier to maximize the transmit power. The power amplifier power controller may also adjust the input drive level by some portion of the overall change required to the power of the power amplifier, while adjusting the gain of the power amplifier by the remaining portion of such overall change.
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