A digitally controlled PA with tunable matching network

Fei Jia*, Dong Huang, Shengxi Diao, Zhongqian Fu, Fujiang Lin

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Abstract

A class AB power amplifier (PA) with output power digital controllability for WSNs is implemented in 65nm CMOS technology. The programmable output power is realized by altering the number of working cells and adjusting the load through a tunable matching network, which can increase the back-off efficiency significantly. Dummy FETs are used for neutralization to increase reverse isolation. The measurement results show a peak output power of 3dBm and a PAE of 40% with a 1.2V supply. Drain efficiency at back off (above 3dB) increases by more than 10%, comparing to traditional digital controlled PA.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2012
Pages243-245
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2012 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 21 Nov 201223 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2012

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, RFIT 2012
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period21/11/1223/11/12

Keywords

  • Digital control
  • neutralization
  • power amplifier
  • tunable matching network
  • wireless sensor networks

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