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Power amplification system, device and method

US9071487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/03828
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention may include power amplifier architectures and systems for use in wireless communication systems. The systems may include a first circuit path for receiving an input signal and decomposing the signal into two vector signals using an out-phasing generator, modifying the vectors based on predetermined value limit, amplifying the vectors using power amplifiers, and combining the vectors to provide an amplified output. The system may include a second circuit path for generating an estimate of an envelope of the input signal and using the envelope to modulate the voltage supplies of the power amplifiers when amplifying the vector signals. The system may also include a feedback path for sending information regarding the envelope of the input signal into the out-phasing generator, which may modify the vector signals in response thereto.

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