Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers

The work establishes the design flow for the optimization of linear CMOS power amplifiers from the first steps of the design to the final IC implementation and tests. The authors also focuses on design guidelines of the inductor's geometrical characteristics for power applications and covers their measurement and characterization. Additionally, a model is proposed which would facilitate designs in terms of transistor sizing, required inductor quality factors or minimum supply voltage. The model considers limitations that CMOS processes can impose on implementation. The book also provides different techniques and architectures that allow for optimization.

Integration of linear power amplifiers with practical architectures in developing a fully integrated RF CMOS PAs Provides practical design guidelines for the integration of inductors for power applications Includes designs of high efficiency linear power amplifiers in the power transmission chain

Inhalt
Introduction.- Power Amplifier Fundamentals: Metrics.- Power Amplifier Fundamentals: Classes.- CMOS Performance Issues.- Enhancement Techniques for CMOS Linear PAs.- Power Amplifier Design.- Test Setups and Results.- Conclusion.- Index.