Beamforming Power Control for Millimeter Wave Arrays

The patent applies dynamics by making the output gain adjustable per RF path based on the number of multibeams. The system dynamically adapts the gain configuration according to service conditions, changing from fixed gain to variable gain that responds to the number of active beams, thereby optimizing power consumption while maintaining service coverage.

The patent changes the parameter of output gain from a fixed value to a variable value that depends on the number of multibeams. By adjusting the output gain parameter per RF path according to the actual number of beams being used, the system optimizes power distribution and reduces overall power consumption while maintaining adequate service coverage.

The patent segments the power control function by dividing the total output power into multiple RF paths, each with independently controllable gain. Instead of requiring a single PA to handle the full range of output values, the system segments the power distribution across multiple paths, allowing each PA to operate within a narrower, more cost-effective range while the aggregate system provides the required adaptability.

The patent implements universality by designing a power control mechanism that serves multiple functions: it adjusts output gain per RF path, adapts to varying numbers of multibeams, and maintains total output power control. This multi-functional approach allows the system to achieve broad adaptability through control logic rather than requiring expensive hardware with inherently broad output ranges.