Monolithic supply-modulated rf power amplifier and dc-dc power converter ic
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1. A RF power amplifier configured to receive an RF input signal, comprising:
- a switched-mode power amplifier supplied by a synchronous buck DC-DC power supply;
a controller configured to control the power supplied by the synchronous buck DC-DC power supply;
wherein the controller is connected to a feedback loop that is configured to provide the controller with a signal capable of being used by the controller to adjust the level of the voltage supplied by the synchronous buck DC-DC power supply in response to variations in the envelope of the RF input signal.
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Abstract
Embodiments of RF power amplifiers are disclosed that include switched-mode power amplifiers supplied by synchrnous buck DC-DC converters. The switched-mode power amplifiers can be used to amplify a limited form of an RF input signal and the supply to the switched-mode power amplifier is varied in response to the envelope of the RF input signal. One embodiment includes a switched-mode power amplifier connected to a synchronous buck DC-DC converter.
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1. A RF power amplifier configured to receive an RF input signal, comprising:
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a switched-mode power amplifier supplied by a synchronous buck DC-DC power supply;
a controller configured to control the power supplied by the synchronous buck DC-DC power supply;
wherein the controller is connected to a feedback loop that is configured to provide the controller with a signal capable of being used by the controller to adjust the level of the voltage supplied by the synchronous buck DC-DC power supply in response to variations in the envelope of the RF input signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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- 5. A RF power amplifier, comprising a switched-mode power amplifier connected to a synchronous buck DC-DC converter.
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11. A RF power amplifier, comprising:
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a switched-mode power amplifier connected to a synchronous buck DC-DC converter;
a resonant gate drive connected to an input of the switched-mode power amplifier;
a limiter connected to an input of the resonant gate drive;
a controller connected to an input of the synchronous buck DC-DC converter;
a comparator including an output connected to the controller;
a first envelope detector connected to a first input of the comparator; and
a second envelope connector connected to a second input of the comparator and to an output of the switched-mode power amplifier by an attenuator. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A RF power amplifier, comprising:
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means for limiting a RF signal;
means for amplifying a limited RF signal; and
means for controlling the amplification of the limited RF signal in response to variations in the envelope of the RF signal.
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