Abstract
In this paper, a modified implementation of the LINC concept (MILC) is proposed. It consists of allowing a mix of in-phase and conventional LINC decomposition in front of the amplifiers to enhance the combining efficiency and consequently the overall efficiency. Depending on the conduction angle of the amplifier, the type of the input signal and the linearity constraints, an optimal MILC operating point can be found that outperformance the LINC amplifier. Moreover, as shown mathematically and through simulations, this architecture is less sensitive to branch imbalance. Finally, simulations using realistic transistor models and experimental validation of the MILC system using class B amplifiers have been done and confirm the efficiency improvement offered by this new technique.
Keywords: LINC amplifier, power-added efficiency, linearity, constant amplitude modulation.
International Journal of Sensors, Wireless Communications and Control
Title:Modified Implementation of the LINC Concept
Volume: 2 Issue: 2
Author(s): Walid Hamdane, Gwenael Poiteau and Ammar Kouki
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Keywords: LINC amplifier, power-added efficiency, linearity, constant amplitude modulation.
Abstract: In this paper, a modified implementation of the LINC concept (MILC) is proposed. It consists of allowing a mix of in-phase and conventional LINC decomposition in front of the amplifiers to enhance the combining efficiency and consequently the overall efficiency. Depending on the conduction angle of the amplifier, the type of the input signal and the linearity constraints, an optimal MILC operating point can be found that outperformance the LINC amplifier. Moreover, as shown mathematically and through simulations, this architecture is less sensitive to branch imbalance. Finally, simulations using realistic transistor models and experimental validation of the MILC system using class B amplifiers have been done and confirm the efficiency improvement offered by this new technique.
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Hamdane Walid, Poiteau Gwenael and Kouki Ammar, Modified Implementation of the LINC Concept, International Journal of Sensors, Wireless Communications and Control 2012; 2 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210327911202020100
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210327911202020100 |
Print ISSN 2210-3279 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2210-3287 |
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