Abstract:
A system for a closed power control feedback loop (200) allows for the use o f a non-linear amplifier for amplifying a phase modulated (PM) signal while introducing an inverse version of the desired amplitude modulation (AM) sign al into the feedback loop using a variable gain element (Fig. 2, block 212). By introducing an inverse version of the desired (AM) portion of the signal int o the power control feedback loop, the non-linear, and highly efficient, power amplifier may be used to amplify only the (PM) portion of the signal, while the (AM) portion is introduced by the power control feedback loop (200). In another aspect of the invention, an inverse version of the (AM) portion of t he desired transmit signal is introduced into the power control feedback loop o f an amplifier that is amplifying both a phase modulated signal and an amplitu de modulated signal. By introducing an inverse version of the desired (AM) sign al into the power control feedback loop, the power control feedback loop may no t cancel the (AM) component present at the output of the power amplifier. In y et another aspect of the invention, the desired (AM) signal is injected into th e feedback loop with the power control reference signal.
Abstract:
A system for a closed power control feedback loop allows for the use of a non-linear amplifier for amplifying a phase modulated (PM) signal while introducing an inverse version of the desired amplitude modulated (AM) signal into the feedback loop using a variable gain element. By introducing an inverse version of the desired AM portion of the signal into the power control feedback loop, the non-linear, and highly efficient, power amplifier may be used to amplify only the PM portion of the signal, while the AM portion is introduced by the power control feedback loop. In another aspect of the invention, an inverse version of the AM portion of the desired transmit signal is introduced into the power control feedback loop of an amplifier that is amplifying both a phase modulated signal and an amplitude modulated signal. By introducing an inverse version of the desired AM signal into the power control feedback loop, the power control feedback loop may not cancel the AM component present at the output of the power amplifier. In yet another aspect of the invention, the desired AM signal is injected into the feedback loop along with the power control reference signal.
Abstract:
Systems for controlling the frequency of the output signal of a controllable oscillator (202) in a frequency synthesizer (200) are provided. One such system comprises a controllable oscillator (202) and a frequency control circuit (208). The controllable oscillator (202) is configured to generate an output signal that has a predefined frequency. The controllable oscillator (202) is also configured with a plurality of operational states that are controlled by the frequency control circuit (208). Each operational state of the controllable oscillator (202) defines a distinct frequency for the output signal of the controllable oscillator (202). The frequency control circuit (208) receives the output signal of the controllable oscillator (202) and determines the distinct frequency for the output signal that best approximates the predefined frequency. The frequency control circuit (208) may also provide a control signal to the controllable oscillator (202) that is configured to change the controllable oscillator (202) to the operational state corresponding to the distinct frequency that best approximates the predefined frequency.
Abstract:
A system for a closed power control feedback loop (200) allows for the use of a non-linear amplifier for amplifying a phase modulated (PM) signal while introducing an inverse version of the desired amplitude modulation (AM) signal into the feedback loop using a variable gain element (Fig. 2, block 212). By introducing an inverse version of the desired (AM) portion of the signal into the power control feedback loop, the non-linear, and highly efficient, power amplifier may be used to amplify only the (PM) portion of the signal, while the (AM) portion is introduced by the power control feedback loop (200). In another aspect of the invention, an inverse version of the (AM) portion of the desired transmit signal is introduced into the power control feedback loop of an amplifier that is amplifying both a phase modulated signal and an amplitude modulated signal. By introducing an inverse version of the desired (AM) signal into the power control feedback loop, the power control feedback loop may not cancel the (AM) component present at the output of the power amplifier. In yet another aspect of the invention, the desired (AM) signal is injected into the feedback loop with the power control reference signal.
Abstract:
A multi-band transceiver having a receiver portion and a transmitter portion, wherein the receiver portion includes a direction conversion system for directly downconverting a signal to baseband frequencies. The direct conversion receiver system includes a frequency translator having first and second inputs and an output. The first frequency is preferably an nth order subharmonic of the second frequency, wherein n is an integer greater than 1. A low pass filter is integral with or inherent to the first input and a high pass filter is integral with or inherent to the second input. A direct conversion receiver system is also provided in which a first input signal at a first frequency is applied to a first input port of a multiplier, and a second input signal at a second frequency equal to about 1/n times the first frequency wherein n is an integer, is applied to a second input port of the multiplier. A first filter coupled to the first input port is configured to substantially filter out any leakage at the second frequency which may be present. A second filter is configured to substantially filter out any leakage at the first frequency which may be present. The multiplier is configured to produce a signal at an output port thereof which is derived from the product of the first and second signals.
Abstract:
A system for a closed power control feedback loop (200) allows for the use of a non-linear amplifier for amplifying a phase modulated (PM) signal while introducing an inverse version of the desired amplitude modulation (AM) signal into the feedback loop using a variable gain element (Fig. 2, block 212). By introducing an inverse version of the desired (AM) portion of the signal into the power control feedback loop, the non-linear, and highly efficient, power amplifier may be used to amplify only the (PM) portion of the signal, while the (AM) portion is introduced by the power control feedback loop (200). In another aspect of the invention, an inverse version of the (AM) portion of the desired transmit signal is introduced into the power control feedback loop of an amplifier that is amplifying both a phase modulated signal and an amplitude modulated signal. By introducing an inverse version of the desired (AM) signal into the power control feedback loop, the power control feedback loop may not cancel the (AM) component present at the output of the power amplifier. In yet another aspect of the invention, the desired (AM) signal is injected into the feedback loop with the power control reference signal.