A behavioral power amplifier model that includes the average power level

In this paper a behavioral power amplifier model that incorporates the average input power level is proposed. The result is a model that can accurately predict the output signal of the amplifier for all input power levels. The model is validated using measurements on a radio base station power amplifier and it is found that it does indeed has improved generalization capabilities with regard to input power level compared to previous models.

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