Power Amplifier Supply Control Using Local PA Feedback

The patent merges the SMPS control functionality with the PA control by integrating a power supply control component into the PA control component. This integration allows the unified control component to receive transceiver control signals and generate both PA control signals and power supply control signals, enabling the SMPS to be adjusted based on PA operating conditions while maintaining a relatively simple control architecture.

The patent introduces a local control signal path where the PA control component acts as an intermediary between the transceiver and the power supply control component. The PA control component receives transceiver control signals, processes them locally based on PA operating conditions, and generates power supply control signals accordingly. This intermediary approach enables efficient power supply adjustment while distributing control logic across multiple components.

The patent uses the PA control component as an intermediary that translates transceiver control signals into precise power supply control signals. This intermediary approach maintains control precision by ensuring that power supply adjustments are directly tied to PA operating conditions, while reducing software complexity by implementing the control logic in hardware components rather than requiring custom transceiver software.