RF Power Amplifier Precorrection System

Overview

Digital Precorrection (Predistortion) system used to compensate for the non-linearity of an RF power amplifier. Compensates for both Gain and Phase. The design may be used in open-loop configuration or in closed-loop configuration as part of an adaptive precorrection system.

Complex LUT stores the inverse (AM-AM) and (AM-PM) characteristics of the Amplifier. Optional choice of programming interfaces (I2C, SPI or UART) may be provided as an extra.

Key Features

  • Corrects the PA Gain and Phase responses
  • 16-bit signed (I/Q) inputs and outputs
  • 256x32-bit LUT to store inverse PA characteristic
  • LUT initialized at compile time or modified in-circuit
  • Suitable for open or closed-loop operation
  • Operation at Baseband or IF frequencies
  • Typical improvements of 20dBs in the 'shoulders'
  • Pipeline latency of only 8 clock cycles

Benefits

  • Technology independent soft IP Core
  • Suitable for FPGA, SoC and ASIC
  • Supplied as human-readable source code
  • One-time license fee with unlimited use
  • Field tested and market proven
  • Any custom modification on request

Block Diagram

RF Power Amplifier Precorrection System Block Diagram

Deliverables

  • VHDL source-code (or Verilog on request)
  • Simulation test bench
  • Examples and scripts
  • Full pdf datasheet
  • One-to-one technical support
  • One years warranty and maintenance

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
All
Availability
Immediate
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