Feedforward Linear Power Amplifiers by Nick Pothecary (1999, Hardcover)

Key Details
Author:	Nick Pothecary
Language:	English
Publisher:	Artech House
Series:	The Artech House Microwave Library
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	1580530222
ISBN-13:	9781580530224

Size
Thickness:	0.8 in
Weight:	17.6 oz

Publisher's Note
Coinciding with the evolution of new standards for mobile communication systems and wireless multimedia services, this timely new work provides a thorough introduction and analysis of linear feedforward power amplifiers. The book guides you through the feedforward design process, starting with the initial system specifications and continuing with a detailed look at the practical implementation of feedforward. The linearity and bandwidth demands on power amplifiers are explained in relation to the use of spectrally efficient linear modulation schemes and wide operating bandwidths for high data rate applications such as multimedia and Internet. This highly practical book includes numerous examples, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different implementations, radio standards and system configurations. Future design trends are discussed and a review of alternative linearization techniques is also included. This is a must have reference for practicing design and system engineers and technicians, and is an excellent introduction to the area for non-specialists and graduate students.

Looks at the engineering and system-design aspects of the high-power radio frequency amplifiers that are needed for such applications as cellular telephone networks. Focuses on feedforward as a linearization technique, but does explore other topics relating generally to the requirement for linearity in power amplifiers, such as bandwidth, output power, efficiency, and distortion performance. Also reviews other linearization and synthesis techniques. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)