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Power Amplifier Design

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This chapter describes the design of a linear CMOS power amplifier. It begins with the description of a mathematical model that predicts the performance of the PA and then presents the PA’s schematic design. In addition the chapter includes specific layout considerations for high frequency linear PAs. The design of the inductors implemented in PAs specific issues regarding layout are also discussed.

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  1. Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas, Electronics and Communication Department, University of Navarra, Pº Mikeletegi 48, 2009, San Sebastian, Spain

    Hector Solar Ruiz & Roc Berenguer Pérez

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Solar Ruiz, H., Berenguer Pérez, R. (2014). Power Amplifier Design. In: Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8657-2_6

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