Evaluation of linearity characterization techniques for multicarrier solid-state power amplifiers

1 January 1999

proceedings article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 47-52
https://doi.org/10.1109/mtttwa.1999.755127

Abstract

Terrestrial and satellite wireless systems require multicarrier operation of solid-state power amplifiers within specific linearity specifications. This paper evaluates candidate linearity measurement techniques that can be used for linearity characterization, including digital and analog noise-power ratio methods, and three-carrier intermodulation measurements. A correlation between these techniques is made for a specific power amplifier under accelerated life test conditions.

Keywords

LINEARITY
POWER AMPLIFIERS
SATELLITES
SOLID STATE CIRCUITS
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
NOISE MEASUREMENT
LIFE ESTIMATION
LIFE TESTING

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