Amplifier linearization by using the generalized baseband signal injection method.

• Other Authors: Leung, Chi-Shuen.
• Format: Others
• Language: English; Chinese
• Published: 2002
• Subjects: Power amplifiers; Signal processing > Digital techniques; Linear integrated circuits; Digital modulation
• Online Access: http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5891278; http://repository.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/item/cuhk-323907

Leung Chi-Shuen. === Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 82-89). === Abstracts in English and Chinese. === Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 === Chapter Chapter 2 --- Review of Linearization Techniques --- p.4 === Chapter 2.1 --- Feedforward --- p.5 === Chapter 2.2 --- Feedback --- p.7 === Chapter 2.3 --- Predistortion --- p.10 === Chapter Chapter 3 --- The Volterra Series Method for Nonlinear Analysis --- p.12 === Chapter 3.1 --- Volterra Series Method --- p.13 === Chapter 3.2 --- Nonlinear Transfer Function --- p.14 === Chapter 3.3 --- Weakly Nonlinear Approximation --- p.18 === Chapter 3.4 --- Nonlinear Modeling --- p.19 === Chapter 3.5 --- Determination of Nonlinear Transfer Function --- p.22 === Chapter Chapter 4 --- Manifestation of Nonlinear Behavior --- p.25 === Chapter 4.1 --- Two-Tone Volterra Series Analysis --- p.25 === Chapter 4.2 --- Harmonic Distortion --- p.28 === Chapter 4.3 --- AM/AM and AM/PM --- p.29 === Chapter 4.4 --- Intermodulation Distortion --- p.31 === Chapter Chapter 5 --- The Generalized Baseband Signal Injection Method --- p.33 === Chapter 5.1 --- Generalized Baseband Signal Injection Method (GM) --- p.34 === Chapter 5.2 --- Application of GM to Predistorter-Amplifier Linearization --- p.38 === Chapter 5.2.1 --- Case 1: Standalone Amplifier without Injection --- p.40 === Chapter 5.2.2 --- Case 2: Injection to Amplifier Only --- p.41 === Chapter 5.2.3 --- Case 3: Injection to Diode Predistorter Only --- p.41 === Chapter 5.2.4 --- Case 4: Injection to Both Diode Predistorter and Amplifier --- p.42 === Chapter 5.3 --- Application of GM to Multi-Stage Amplifier Linearization --- p.43 === Chapter 5.3.1 --- Case 1: Amplifying System with No Signal Injection --- p.46 === Chapter 5.3.2 --- Case 2: Amplifying System with Single Injection Point --- p.47 === Chapter 5.3.3 --- Case 3: Amplifying System with Two Injection Points --- p.48 === Chapter Chapter 6 --- Experimental Setup and Measurements --- p.50 === Chapter 6.1 --- Experimental Setup --- p.51 === Chapter 6.1.1 --- Diode Predistorter --- p.51 === Chapter 6.1.2 --- Small Signal Amplifier --- p.54 === Chapter 6.1.3 --- Medium Power Amplifier --- p.58 === Chapter 6.1.4 --- Baseband Signal Generation Circuit --- p.61 === Chapter 6.1.5 --- Baseband Amplifiers --- p.63 === Chapter 6.2 --- Linearization of Amplifier with Predistortion Circuitry --- p.65 === Chapter 6.2.1 --- Two-Tone Test --- p.65 === Chapter 6.2.2 --- Vector Signal Test --- p.68 === Chapter 6.2.3 --- Dynamic Range Evaluation --- p.70 === Chapter 6.3 --- Linearization of Multi-Stage Amplifying System --- p.71 === Chapter 6.3.1 --- Determination of Transfer and Gain Coefficients --- p.71 === Chapter 6.3.2 --- Two-Tone Test --- p.74 === Chapter 6.3.3 --- Vector Signal Test --- p.77 === Chapter 6.3.4 --- Dynamic Range Evaluation --- p.79 === Chapter Chapter 7 --- Conclusion and Future Work --- p.80 === References --- p.82 === Author's Publications --- p.90