Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers

A behavioural-level model for non-linear power amplifiers is developed based on measured gain compression (AM-AM) and phase distortion (AM-PM) characteristics. The measured envelope-dependent gain compression component must be transformed to its instantaneous form for analysis. An improved method is...

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Main Authors: Ooi, B.Z.M., Lee, S.W., Chung, B.K.
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Language:English
Published: 2011
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description A behavioural-level model for non-linear power amplifiers is developed based on measured gain compression (AM-AM) and phase distortion (AM-PM) characteristics. The measured envelope-dependent gain compression component must be transformed to its instantaneous form for analysis. An improved method is proposed to perform this transformation using the measured 1 dB gain compression (P1 dB) and third-order intermodulation product (IP3) of a non-linear power amplifier. The authors also show that the phase distortion component depends only on the magnitude of the input signal and does not require a similar transformation. Using the proposed model, the simulated spectral regrowth and error vector magnitude (EVM) show a good match to the measured results of a 2.412 GHz Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) GaAs field-effect transistor (FET) power amplifier.
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spelling mmu-33602014-03-05T02:45:56Z http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/3360/ Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers Ooi, B.Z.M. Lee, S.W. Chung, B.K. TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) A behavioural-level model for non-linear power amplifiers is developed based on measured gain compression (AM-AM) and phase distortion (AM-PM) characteristics. The measured envelope-dependent gain compression component must be transformed to its instantaneous form for analysis. An improved method is proposed to perform this transformation using the measured 1 dB gain compression (P1 dB) and third-order intermodulation product (IP3) of a non-linear power amplifier. The authors also show that the phase distortion component depends only on the magnitude of the input signal and does not require a similar transformation. Using the proposed model, the simulated spectral regrowth and error vector magnitude (EVM) show a good match to the measured results of a 2.412 GHz Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) GaAs field-effect transistor (FET) power amplifier. 2011-10 Article PeerReviewed text en http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/3360/1/18.pdf Ooi, B.Z.M. and Lee, S.W. and Chung, B.K. (2011) Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers. IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, 5 (13). pp. 1654-1660. ISSN 17518725 http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2010.0442 doi:10.1049/iet-map.2010.0442 doi:10.1049/iet-map.2010.0442
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Ooi, B.Z.M.
Lee, S.W.
Chung, B.K.
Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
title Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
title_full Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
title_fullStr Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
title_full_unstemmed Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
title_short Development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
title_sort development of non-linear transfer functions for power amplifiers
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/3360/1/18.pdf