Linearization of upcoming high-efficient RF power amplifiers using simulation and hardware measurements

Introduction to linearization of RF power amplifiers for wideband applications

Summarize linearity and efficiency requirements for power amplifiers used in emerging broadband applications. A workflow combining measurements and simulations to address PA issues will be introduced.

Speakers:
Markus Lörner, Florian Ramian, Rohde & Schwarz
Salvatore Finocchiaro, Jeff Gengler, Qorvo
Wissam Saabe, AMCAD Engineering
Giorgia Zucchelli, Mathworks

Duration: 19:12 min

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Efficient broadband PA architectures

Discover how efficient PA architectures can operate over a wide frequency range and process large instantaneous bandwidths. Recent trends will be highlighted and insights into design and integration techniques will be presented.

Speakers:
Salvatore Finocchiaro, Qorvo
Jeff Gengler, Qorvo

Duration: 22:32 min

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Deriving PA measurement data from existing hardware for behavioral modelling

Combine state-of-the-art RF PA measurements with behavioral models and system prototypes for accelerating the design, optimization, and testing of linearization techniques before the entire system will be available.

Speaker:
Florian Ramian, Rohde & Schwarz

Duration: 19:18 min

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PA behavioral modelling challenges for broadband applications

Extract accurate behavioral models for RF and Microwave PAs, including long- and short-term memory as well as load pull effects, to build beamforming-enabled transmitters.

Speaker:
Wissam Saabe, AMCAD Engineering

Duration: 22:54 min

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Modeling and simulating PA for digital predistortion applications

Combine PA behavioral models extracted from broadband measurements with DPD linearization algorithms and antenna arrays for beamforming applications. Measure ACLR, EVM, and other 3 GPP standard-compliant metrics.

Speaker:
Giorgia Zucchelli, Mathworks

Duration: 20:05 min

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Power amplifier testing

Power amplifiers get the RF signal to the right power level to ensure proper transmission.

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Load pull testing

Discover a load pull measurement setup from an industry leader in load pull testing.

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Antenna testing

Antennas are receiving more and more attention in the system level design due to MIMO and active beamforming.

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