Power Amplifier Bias Circuit for Gain Dispersion Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power amplifier circuits for mobile communication terminals fail to provide an adequate gain dispersion characteristic, which is essential for maintaining linearity in envelope tracking methods.
Innovation Solution
A power amplifier circuit design that includes a first transistor, a bias circuit, and an adjustment circuit. The bias circuit consists of diodes and a transistor, while the adjustment circuit uses resistors and another transistor to adjust the bias current based on a variable power supply voltage, improving the gain dispersion characteristic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a conventional bias circuit is used, then the circuit structure is simple, but the gain dispersion characteristic is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The bias circuit is segmented into multiple functional blocks: a bias generation circuit with diodes and transistors, and a separate adjustment circuit with resistors and transistors. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each block to achieve the target gain dispersion characteristic of 4.5 dB while maintaining reasonable circuit complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bias circuit employs dynamic bias adjustment where the adjustment circuit modifies bias currents based on operating conditions. The bias transistor and adjustment transistor dynamically regulate current distribution through resistor networks, enabling the gain dispersion characteristic to adapt and achieve 4.5 dB across varying power supply voltages and output power levels.
2Reliability
If the bias current is increased to improve linearity, then the linearity is improved, but the power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit changes bias current parameters dynamically through the adjustment circuit. By modifying resistor values and transistor operating points in the adjustment circuit, the bias current is optimized to maintain linearity (gain dispersion of 4.5 dB) while adjusting power consumption based on operating conditions, avoiding constant high power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The bias circuit incorporates feedback mechanisms where the adjustment circuit monitors operating conditions and adjusts bias currents accordingly. This feedback control ensures linearity is maintained at 4.5 dB gain dispersion while preventing excessive power consumption by reducing bias current when full linearity is not required.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The proposed design enhances the gain dispersion characteristic by increasing the current Isub_c and extending the saturation region of the transistor, resulting in improved linearity and output power gain, with a gain dispersion of about 4.5 dB compared to 3.0 dB in comparative examples.
Implementation Method 1
a bias circuit including a first diode having an anode to which a bias control voltage or current is to be supplied, and a cathode; a second diode having an anode connected to the cathode of the first diode, and a cathode connected to ground
Implementation Method 2
a bias transistor having a first terminal to which a power supply voltage is to be supplied, a second terminal connected to the anode of the first diode, and a third terminal connected to the second terminal of the first transistor
Implementation Method 3
an adjustment circuit including a first resistor, and an adjustment transistor having a first terminal connected to the power supply terminal via the first resistor, a second terminal connected to the anode of the first diode, and a third terminal connected to the anode of the second diode
Implementation Method 4
an adjustment transistor having a first terminal connected to the power supply terminal via the first resistor, a second terminal connected to the anode of the first diode, and a third terminal connected to the anode of the second diode
Implementation Method 5
a first transistor having a first terminal to which a voltage corresponding to a variable power supply voltage is to be supplied, and a second terminal to which a radio-frequency signal is to be supplied, the first transistor being configured to amplify the radio-frequency signal
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AI summary
A power amplifier circuit includes a first transistor having a first terminal to which a voltage corresponding to a variable power supply voltage is to be supplied and a second terminal to which a radio-frequency signal is to be supplied, the first transistor being configured to amplify the radio-frequency signal, a bias circuit configured to supply a bias current or voltage to the second terminal of the first transistor, and an adjustment circuit configured to adjust the bias current or voltage in accordance with the variable power supply voltage supplied from a power supply terminal.


