Gain and phase calibration for closed loop feedback linearized amplifiers

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PATENT NO 9294045
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14215815

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Embodiments of a radio frequency (RF) amplification device having an RF amplification circuit and an amplifier control circuit operably associated with the RF amplification circuit are disclosed. The RF amplification circuit is configured to amplify an RF signal in accordance with a transfer function. The amplifier control circuit includes a closed-loop linearization circuit and a calibration circuit. The closed-loop linearization circuit is configured to be activated so that the transfer function defines a closed-loop response and inactive so that the transfer function defines an open-loop response. For example, the closed-loop linearization circuit may become inactive at small-signal power levels. Accordingly, the amplifier control circuit also includes a calibration circuit configured to reduce a difference between the open-loop response and the closed-loop response of the transfer function. In this manner, the performance of the RF amplification device is maintained while the closed-loop linearization circuit is inactive.

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QORVO INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD1 CHANGI BUSINESS PARK AVENUE 1 #04-01 SINGAPORE 486058

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Leipold, Dirk Robert Walter San Jose, US 171 4684
Maxim, George Saratoga, US 191 4589
Scott, Baker San Jose, US 199 5011

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