Dual-input nonlinear modeling for I/Q modulator distortion compensation

This paper focuses on modeling and compensation of both linear and nonlinear distortions in RF I/Q modulators using a dual-input Volterra series-based modeling approach. Moreover, dual-input memory polynomial and dual-input dynamic deviation reduction-based Volterra series models are proposed. The proposed models are evaluated by digital pre-compensation of a high performance I/Q modulator with a wideband input signal. The results show that the proposed dual-input models efficiently compensate for distortion in the I/Q modulator and may therefore greatly improve performance in modern communication systems.

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