Modelling of 32-APSK Constellation Distortion and EVM in GaN Power Amplifiers From AM/AM and AM/PM Curves

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作者：
Hegazi, Gamal M. [1 ]
Do, Kim [1 ]
机构：
[1] Frontgrade Aethercomm Inc, Carlsbad, CA 92010 USA
来源：
2024 IEEE RADIO AND WIRELESS SYMPOSIUM, RWS | 2024年
关键词：
32-APSK; EVM; AM/AM; AM/PM; nonlinearity;
D O I：
10.1109/RWS56914.2024.10438603
中图分类号：
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号：
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要：
This paper presents a comprehensive memoryless modelling approach to analyse the distortion characteristics of a GaN power amplifier when transmitting 32-APSK digital signals. The analysis is based on the AM/AM and AM/PM characteristics, as well as the Noise Figure (NF) of the amplifier. The simulations conducted in this study yield constellation diagrams of the output signal, and the resulting Error Magnitude Vector (EVM) is calculated to quantify the distortion's impact of source EVM and input drive level. Practical measurements were conducted on a 12Watt GaN power amplifier operating within the frequency range of 20.2 to 21.2 GHz. The actual constellation diagrams and EVM measurements obtained from the experimental setup demonstrated a good agreement with the calculated constellation and EVM of the output. This model thus provides valuable guidance for optimizing the amplifier's operation and enhancing the overall system's performance in practical communication applications.
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