A Linearization Technique for Bipolar Amplifiers based on Derivative Superposition

M. D'Avino, J.M.M. van der Meulen, E.S. Malotaux, M Pelk, L.C.N. de Vreede, M.W.A Groenewegen, P. Mattheijssen, M.P. van der Heijden

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Abstract

A linearization technique for bipolar amplifiers based on Derivative Superposition is presented. The proposed technique provides excellent linearity, while having low sensitivity on the bias conditions. A demonstrator circuit, along with a reference circuit using out-of-band linearization for linearity comparison, have been designed and implemented in a 0:25μm SiGe:C BiCMOS technology to show the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Measured results show a significant IM3 improvement up to compression compared to the reference circuit.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, BCTM 2017
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherIEEE
Pages13 - 16
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic) 978-1-5090-6383-3
ISBN (Print)978-1-5090-6382-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event2017 IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, BCTM 2017 - Miami, FL, United States
Duration: 19 Oct 201721 Oct 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, BCTM 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami, FL
Period19/10/1721/10/17

Keywords

  • Intermodulation distortion
  • power amplifiers
  • linearity
  • bipolar transistors

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