Adaptive multi-band multi-mode power amplifier using integrated varactor-based tunable matching networks

WCE Neo, Y Lin, XD Liu… - IEEE Journal of Solid …, 2006 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a multi-band multi-mode class-AB power amplifier, which utilizes
continuously tunable input and output matching networks integrated in a low-loss silicon-on …

Design of varactor-based tunable matching networks for dynamic load modulation of high power amplifiers

HM Nemati, C Fager, U Gustavsson… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, the design of varactor-based tunable matching networks for dynamic load
modulation of high power amplifiers (PAs) is presented. Design guidelines to overcome the …

A multiband reconfigurable power amplifier for UMTS handset applications

U Kim, S Kang, J Woo, Y Kwon… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A new practical reconfigurable output network for a multiband reconfigurable power
amplifier (PA) is proposed for universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) handset …

On the trade-off between quality factor and tuning ratio in tunable high-frequency capacitors

MPJ Tiggelman, K Reimann, F Van Rijs… - IEEE transactions on …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A benchmark of tunable and switchable devices at microwave frequencies is presented on
the basis of physical limitations to show their potential for reconfigurable cellular …

Varactor topologies for RF adaptivity with improved power handling and linearity

K Buisman, C Huang, A Akhnoukh… - 2007 IEEE/MTT-S …, 2007 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Ultra linear silicon-on-glass varactor topologies with improved power handling and linearity
have been realized. The resulting components include integrated bias networks and provide …

Radiation detector, method of manufacturing a radiation detector, and lithographic apparatus comprising a radiation detector

S Nihtianov, AJ Van Der Sijs, B Moest… - US Patent …, 2012 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A radiation detector, a method of manufacturing a radiation detector, and a
lithographic apparatus comprising a radiation detector. The radiation detector has a …

Radiation detector, method of manufacturing a radiation detector, and lithographic apparatus comprising a radiation detector

S Nihtianov, AJ Van Der Sijs, B Moest… - US Patent …, 2013 - Google Patents
In one an embodiment, there is provided an assembly com prising at least one detector.
Each of the at least one detector includes a Substrate having a doped region of a first …

Ultra linear low-loss varactor diode configurations for adaptive RF systems

C Huang, K Buisman, M Marchetti… - IEEE transactions on …, 2008 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Two linear low-loss varactor configurations for tunable RF applications are compared. The
wide tone-spacing varactor stack provides the best linearity for signals with relative large …

Adaptive tuning for handheld transmitters

L Sankey, Z Popovic - 2009 IEEE MTT-S International …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a closed loop impedance tuner for a WCDMA handset power amplifier,
with the goal of increasing overall efficiency by reducing the reflected power when the …

Design and analysis of frequency-tunable amplifiers using varactor diode topologies

T Nesimoglu - Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing, 2011 - Springer
The design of frequency-tunable amplifiers is investigated and the trade-off between
linearity, efficiency and tunability is revealed. Several tunable amplifiers using various …