Characterization of A 2 GHz Submicron Bipolar 60 Watt Power Transistor with Single Tone, Multi-Tone, and Cdma Signals

1 June 1996

conference paper
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Vol. 29, 26-31
https://doi.org/10.1109/arftg.1996.327160

Abstract

Linearity characterization of RF power devices usually involves a CW power sweep showing the 1 dB compression point of the device. RF power amplifier designers are requiring that devices be characterized with ¿application type¿ signals. In this paper single tone, multi-tone and CDMA signals are used to characterize a 60 watt submicron bipolar device. Relationships between device characteristics such as 1 dB compression, intermodulation distortion, and spectrum regeneration are discussed.

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