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System considerations for efficient and linear supply modulated RF transmitters

Hoversten et al., 2010

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1920620550441931397
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Hoversten J
Popović Z
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2010 IEEE 12th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL)

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This paper presents an overview of the envelope tracking RF transmitters which require a dynamic power supply implemented as an envelope modulator. Optimal design of this component requires an understanding of the system and power amplifier (PA) behavior …
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