Title :
Linear frequency translation and amplification with nonlinear components
Author :
Azirar, A. ; Robertson, I.D.
Author_Institution :
Microwave Syst. Res. Group, Univ. of Surrey, Guildford, UK
fDate :
3/4/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The use of the LINC technique for both frequency translation devices and power amplifier linearisation is reported. Practical measurement results using the technique are presented for generation of a QPSK signal at 1.8 GHz.
Keywords :
power amplifiers; quadrature phase shift keying; radio transmitters; radiofrequency amplifiers; 1.8 GHz; LINC technique; QPSK; linear frequency amplification; linear frequency translation; nonlinear components; power amplifier linearisation; quaternary phase shift keying; translation devices;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040199
