Method of linearizing a non-linear amplifier, linearization circuit and amplifier including a circuit of this kind
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Oct 7, 1997
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Jul 7, 1995
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A linearization circuit for a non-linear amplifier optimizes the overall efficiency (>50%). To achieve high efficiency the amplifier is operated in class 'E' or class 'F' and near saturation, causing phase and amplitude non-linearity. Phase non-linearity is corrected conventionally by a phase error signal generated in a feedback loop. Amplitude non-linearity is corrected by operating on the power supply modulator of the non-linear amplifier in an open loop configuration, using the input signal power. Further, more refined correction of amplitude non-linearity can be effected by operating on an automatic gain control amplifier on the input side of the non-linear amplifier, the gain of the automatic gain control amplifier being controlled by an amplitude error signal generated in a feedback loop.
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