RF power devices for wireless communications

Concepts

EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicroelectronicsSemiconductor DevicesWireless CommunicationsHigh-frequency Power ConversionHigh-frequency Semiconductor DevicesMicrowave Semiconductor DevicesPower AmplifiersRadio-frequency Integrated CircuitsWireless Power TransferPower Amplifier DesignPower Electronics DevicesRadio Frequency Power AmplifiersRadio-frequency Power DevicesRadio-frequency Wireless Power TransferRf Power Management

Abstract

A wide variety of semiconductor devices are used in wireless power amplifiers. This paper will review the advantages and disadvantages of these devices for handheld and infrastructure applications.

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