Evaluation of linearity characterization techniques for multicarrier solid-state power amplifiers

被引:2
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作者
Upshur, JI [1 ]
Gupta, RK [1 ]
Williams, AE [1 ]
Kroll, RT [1 ]
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[1] Comsat Labs, Clarksburg, MD 20871 USA
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10.1109/MTTTWA.1999.755127
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Terrestrial and satellite wireless systems require multicarrier operation of solid-state power amplifiers within specific linearity specifications. This paper evaluates candidate linearity measurement techniques that can be used for linearity characterization, including digital and analog noise-power ratio methods, and three-carrier intermodulation measurements. A correlation between these techniques is made for a specific power amplifier under accelerated life test conditions.
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页码:47 / 52
页数:6
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