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Development Review of Broadband and Multi-Band Outphasing Power Amplifiers for High-Efficiency Amplification

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  • Yu Zhang

    (Shandong Non-Metallic Materials Research Institute, Jinan 250031, China)

  • Chunyu Hu

    (School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Xia Liu

    (Shandong Non-Metallic Materials Research Institute, Jinan 250031, China)

  • Jun Wang

    (Zibo Institute of Measurement Technology, Zibo 255033, China)

  • Wenxu Zhong

    (Shandong Non-Metallic Materials Research Institute, Jinan 250031, China)

  • Ping Tian

    (Shandong Non-Metallic Materials Research Institute, Jinan 250031, China)

  • Shuai Lin

    (Shandong Non-Metallic Materials Research Institute, Jinan 250031, China)

  • Weimin Shi

    (School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

Abstract

Outphasing power amplifiers (OPAs) can be used in wireless information and power transfer systems due to their excellent conversion efficiency. With the rapid advancement of technology, there is a strong demand for OPAs to achieve wideband and multi-band operations to enhance frequency coverage. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research progress on the development of broadband and multi-band board-level OPAs. Firstly, the paper introduces the fundamental components of an OPA. Then, the paper delves into a detailed analysis of the load modulation of OPAs. Subsequently, previous works on the circuit topology and design methods for broadband and multi-band OPAs are discussed and compared. The paper highlights various design strategies and their respective advantages and disadvantages. Finally, the paper explores some potential design methods for broadband and multi-band OPAs, discussing emerging technologies and highlighting potential research directions.

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  • Yu Zhang & Chunyu Hu & Xia Liu & Jun Wang & Wenxu Zhong & Ping Tian & Shuai Lin & Weimin Shi, 2023. "Development Review of Broadband and Multi-Band Outphasing Power Amplifiers for High-Efficiency Amplification," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2023:i:1:p:39-:d:1304349
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