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2. Power Amplifier Fundamentals: Metrics

verfasst von : Hector Solar Ruiz, Roc Berenguer Pérez

Erschienen in: Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers

Verlag: Springer US

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Abstract

This chapter details the metrics that are usually used to evaluate the performance of a PA. PA metrics can be combined into two main groups: linearity and efficiency, and they can be related to either single-tone or two-tone or digital channel tests. In addition, this chapter discusses the effect of the 1 dB compression (P 1dB) point and saturated power (P SAT) parameters in the digital channel distortion. Finally, stability and power capability metrics are also included.

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Metadaten
Titel
Power Amplifier Fundamentals: Metrics
verfasst von
Hector Solar Ruiz
Roc Berenguer Pérez
Copyright-Jahr
2014
Verlag
Springer US
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8657-2_2

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