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The need for linear transmitter architectures in current and future wireless systems is briefly discussed. The principles and properties of various linear transmitter architectures based on power amplifier linearization and direct modulation are given with a focus on analog implementation and battery-operated user equipment.
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Sundström, L. (2003). Linear Transmitter Architectures. In: Huijsing, J.H., Steyaert, M., van Roermund, A. (eds) Analog Circuit Design. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47950-8_15
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