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Novel multimode J-pHEMT front-end architecture with power-control scheme for maximum efficiency

Clifton et al., 2005

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6946867741543639155
Author
Clifton J
Albasha L
Lawrenson A
Eaton A
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IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques

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Based upon a unique junction pseudomorphic high electron-mobility transistor (J-pHEMT) device, a novel method of providing high-efficiency power amplifier (PA) power control for variable envelope modulation schemes is demonstrated for enhanced data rates for global …
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