In this paper, a linear model for intrinsic power and efficiency in Radio-Frequency Switched-Capacitor Power Amplifiers (SCPA) is presented. Given a target output power and frequency of operation this model enables sizing the output stage inverter for maximum efficiency by means of back-of-the-envelope equations. The model is validated by SpectreRF simulations for a low-power CMOS 28nm technology for different frequencies of interest.

A linear model of efficiency for Switched-Capacitor RF Power-Amplifiers

PASSAMANI, ANTONIO;BEVILACQUA, ANDREA
2014

Abstract

In this paper, a linear model for intrinsic power and efficiency in Radio-Frequency Switched-Capacitor Power Amplifiers (SCPA) is presented. Given a target output power and frequency of operation this model enables sizing the output stage inverter for maximum efficiency by means of back-of-the-envelope equations. The model is validated by SpectreRF simulations for a low-power CMOS 28nm technology for different frequencies of interest.
2014
2014 10th Conference on Ph.D. Research in Microelectronics and Electronics (PRIME)
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