公开(公告)号：US20130093513A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13651723

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hyung-Sun LIM ,  Hee-Sang NOH ,  Young-Eil KIM ,  Bok-Ju PARK ,  Sang-Hyun BAEK ,  Ji-Seon PAEK ,  Jun-Seok YANG

IPC: H03G3/20

CPC classification number: H03F3/211 ,  H03F1/0227 ,  H03F1/0255 ,  H03F1/0277 ,  H03F3/217

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for expanding an operation region in an envelope tracking power amplifier are provided. The apparatus for amplifying power of a transmission signal includes an amplitude component determination unit, a supply modulator, and a power amplify module. The amplitude component determination unit determines an amplitude component of a transmission signal. The supply modulator generates a supply voltage to be provided to the power amplify module depending on the amplitude component of the transmission signal determined by the amplitude component determination unit. The power amplify module amplifies power of the transmission signal depending on the supply voltage generated by the supply modulator.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于扩展包络跟踪功率放大器中的操作区域的装置和方法。 用于放大发送信号的功率的装置包括振幅分量确定单元，电源调制器和功率放大模块。 振幅分量确定单元确定发送信号的振幅分量。 供电调制器根据由幅度分量确定单元确定的发送信号的振幅分量，产生要提供给功率放大模块的电源电压。 功率放大模块根据供电调制器产生的电源电压来放大发送信号的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20150349816A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14723957

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hyung-Sun LIM ,  Seung-Chul LEE ,  Thomas Byung-Hak CHO ,  Ji-Seon PAEK ,  Jun-Seok YANG ,  Jun-Hee JUNG

IPC: H04B1/04 ,  H03F3/19 ,  H03F3/24

CPC classification number: H04B1/0475 ,  H03F1/0227 ,  H03F3/19 ,  H03F3/217 ,  H03F3/24 ,  H03F3/245 ,  H03F2200/102 ,  H03F2200/111 ,  H03F2200/336 ,  H03F2200/432 ,  H03F2200/451 ,  H03F2200/555 ,  H04B2001/0408

Abstract: A transmitter in a wireless communication system is provided. The transmitter includes a baseband signal processor for detecting an envelope signal, a supply modulator (SM) for producing power to be supplied to a power amplifier using the detected envelope signal, and the power amplifier for receiving voltage from the SM and for amplifying power of a transmit signal. The SM generates a compensation signal corresponding to switching noise generated via switching amplification, and adds the compensation signal and the switching noise. The amplifier of the wireless communication system can produce low switching noise, and the envelope tracking power amplifier can prevent reception degradation due to the noise of the supply modulator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种无线通信系统中的发射机。 发射机包括用于检测包络信号的基带信号处理器，用于产生使用检测到的包络信号提供给功率放大器的功率的电源调制器（SM）和用于从SM接收电压并用于放大功率的功率放大器 发送信号。 SM产生对应于通过开关放大产生的开关噪声的补偿信号，并补偿补偿信号和开关噪声。 无线通信系统的放大器可以产生低开关噪声，并且包络跟踪功率放大器可以防止由于电源调制器的噪声引起的接收劣化。

公开(公告)号：US20130094553A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13651749

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Ji-Seon PAEK ,  Hee-Sang NOH ,  Hyung-Sun LIM ,  Dong-Ki KIM ,  Jun-Seok YANG

IPC: H04L25/49 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H03F1/32 ,  H02M2001/0045 ,  H03F1/0222 ,  H03F1/0277 ,  H03F3/193 ,  H03F3/211 ,  H03F3/217 ,  H03F3/245 ,  H03F3/3022 ,  H03F3/45475 ,  H03F3/72 ,  H03F2200/405 ,  H03F2200/432 ,  H03F2200/462 ,  H03F2200/78 ,  H03F2203/45528

Abstract: A transmit apparatus having a supply modulator is provided. The apparatus includes a detector and the supply modulator. In the method, the detector detects an output signal of the supply modulator. Also, the supply modulator receives the detected output signal of the supply modulator from the detector and calibrates a modulation characteristic of the supply modulator. The transmit apparatus having a supply modulator includes a modulator/demodulator (modem) and the supply modulator. The modem provides a calibration signal for calibrating a modulation characteristic of the supply modulator, to the supply modulator. The supply modulator outputs a modulated signal in accordance with the calibrated modulation characteristic of the supply modulator based on the calibration signal from the modem.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有电源调制器的发送装置。 该装置包括检测器和电源调制器。 在该方法中，检测器检测供应调制器的输出信号。 此外，电源调​​制器从检测器接收检测的电源调制器的输出信号，并校准电源调制器的调制特性。 具有电源调制器的发送装置包括调制器/解调器（调制解调器）和电源调制器。 调制解调器提供用于校准供应调制器的调制特性的校准信号，供应调制器。 电源调制器根据来自调制解调器的校准信号，根据供电调制器的校准调制特性输出调制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160065142A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14843580

申请日：2015-09-02

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Ji-Seon PAEK ,  Seung-Chul LEE ,  Young-Hwan CHOO ,  Sung-Jun LEE ,  Jun-Hee JUNG ,  Thomas Byunghak CHO ,  Jeong-Hyun CHOI

IPC: H03F1/02 ,  H03F3/21 ,  H03F1/22 ,  H03F3/19

CPC classification number: H03F1/0227 ,  H03F1/223 ,  H03F3/193 ,  H03F3/245 ,  H03F3/3064 ,  H03F2200/408 ,  H03F2200/432 ,  H03F2200/451 ,  H03F2203/30015

Abstract: A parallel output linear amplifier is provided that includes a transconductance amplifier configured to receive an analog input signal from an input terminal and amplify the analog input signal. The parallel output linear amplifier also includes a first pre-amplifier connected to the transconductance amplifier and operated using a floating drive voltage, and a cascode class AB amplifier connected to the first pre-amplifier and configured to provide an amplified signal to an output terminal. The parallel output linear amplifier further includes a second pre-amplifier configured connected to the transconductance amplifier and operated using the floating drive voltage, and a cascade class AB amplifier connected to the second pre-amplifier and configured to provide an amplified signal to the output terminal.

Abstract translation: 提供并行输出线性放大器，其包括跨导放大器，其被配置为从输入端子接收模拟输入信号并放大模拟输入信号。 并联输出线性放大器还包括连接到跨导放大器的第一前置放大器并使用浮动驱动电压进行操作，以及连接到第一前置放大器并被配置为向输出端子提供放大信号的共源共栅AB类放大器。 并行输出线性放大器还包括配置为连接到跨导放大器并使用浮动驱动电压进行操作的第二前置放大器，以及连接到第二前置放大器并被配置为向输出端子提供放大信号的级联AB类放大器 。

公开(公告)号：US20140111277A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14142052

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hyung-Sun LIM ,  Hee-Sang NOH ,  Young-Eil KIM ,  Bok-Ju PARK ,  Sang-Hyun BAEK ,  Ji-Seon PAEK ,  Jun-Seok YANG

IPC: H03F3/21 ,  H03F3/217

CPC classification number: H03F3/211 ,  H03F1/0227 ,  H03F1/0255 ,  H03F1/0277 ,  H03F3/217

Abstract: An apparatus for amplifying power is provided. The apparatus includes a supply modulator for generating a supply voltage based on an amplitude component of a transmission signal, and a power amplify module for amplifying power of the transmission signal using the supply voltage, wherein the power amplify module includes a first power amplifier and a second power amplifier, and when an output power of the transmission signal is greater than a reference power, the first power amplifier amplifies the power of the transmission signal using the supply voltage, and when the output power of the transmission signal is equal to or less than the reference power, the second power amplifier amplifies the power of the transmission signal using the supply voltage.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于放大功率的装置。 该装置包括用于基于发送信号的幅度分量产生电源电压的电源调制器和用于使用电源电压放大发送信号的功率的功率放大模块，其中功率放大模块包括第一功率放大器和 第二功率放大器，并且当发送信号的输出功率大于参考功率时，第一功率放大器使用电源电压放大发送信号的功率，并且当发送信号的输出功率等于或等于 第二功率放大器使用电源电压来放大发送信号的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20130093521A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13651941

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Ji-Seon PAEK ,  Dong-Ki KIM ,  Hee-Sang NOH ,  Hyung-Sun LIM ,  Jun-Seok YANG ,  Young-Eil KIM

IPC: H03F3/16

CPC classification number: H03F1/0227 ,  H03F3/2178

Abstract: An apparatus of a hybrid power modulator using interleaving switching is provided. The apparatus includes a linear switching unit for generating an output signal by comparing an envelope input signal and a feedback signal, an interleaving signal generator for generating an interleaving switching signal arranged not to supply the signal to input stages of P-type Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (MOS) Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and N-type MOS FETs of power cells at the same time by comparing the output signal and a reference signal, and a switching amplifying unit for determining a level of the switching signal using the interleaving switching signal. Hence, the hybrid power modulator using the interleaving switching method in the envelope signal of the wide bandwidth maintains high efficiency and high linearity. In addition, the buck converter can use the single inductor by preventing the simultaneous on/off of the power cells.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用交错切换的混合功率调制器的装置。 该装置包括：线性切换单元，用于通过比较包络输入信号和反馈信号来产生输出信号;交织信号发生器，用于产生布置成不将信号提供给P型金属氧化物层的输入级的交错切换信号， 通过比较输出信号和参考信号同时对功率单元的半导体（MOS）场效应晶体管（FET）和N型MOS FET进行比较;以及开关放大单元，用于使用交错开关来确定开关信号的电平 信号。 因此，使用宽带宽包络信号中的交织切换方式的混合功率调制器保持高效率和高线性度。 此外，降压转换器可以通过防止功率单元的同时通/断来使用单个电感器。

公开(公告)号：US20130093247A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13651948

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Inventor： Bok-Ju PARK ,  Dong-Ki KIM ,  Ji-Seon PAEK

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H03F1/0227 ,  H03F3/217 ,  H03F2200/432 ,  Y10T307/675

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving the efficiency of a power supply modulator for modulating a supply voltage of a power amplifier are provided. The apparatus for generating a supply voltage includes a Switching Mode Power Supplier (SMPS) module for generating a current of a power supply signal, and a linear regulator for generating a source current for supplementing an insufficient amount of the current generated by the SMPS module and a sink current for eliminating an excessive amount of the current generated by the SMPS module. The SMPS module generates the current of the power supply signal by selecting at least one of a plurality of power supplies that have different voltages according to a voltage level of an input signal of the SMPS module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提高用于调制功率放大器的电源电压的电源调制器的效率的装置和方法。 用于产生电源电压的装置包括用于产生电源信号的电流的开关电源供应器（SMPS）模块和用于产生源电流的线性调节器，用于补充由SMPS模块产生的电流不足量， 用于消除由SMPS模块产生的过量电流的吸收电流。 SMPS模块通过根据SMPS模块的输入信号的电压电平选择具有不同电压的多个电源中的至少一个来产生电源信号的电流。