RF transmitter architectures and circuits

This paper describes the design of RF transmitters for wireless applications. Following a review of constant- and variable-envelope modulation, general issues regarding the baseband/RF interface and the power amplifier/antenna interface are introduced. Various transmitter architectures are then presented and the design of upconversion mixers and power amplifiers is studied. Examples of state of the art are also described.

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