System and method for selecting amplifiers in a communications device

A communications device includes an amplifier module configured to amplify a signal. The amplifier module includes a parallel arrangement of amplifiers each designed to operate with increased efficiency for different power level ranges. A controllable switch selectively interconnects the power ampli...

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Hauptverfasser: LOKE ARAVIND, KAMKE JAMES F, ABDELGANY MOHY F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A communications device includes an amplifier module configured to amplify a signal. The amplifier module includes a parallel arrangement of amplifiers each designed to operate with increased efficiency for different power level ranges. A controllable switch selectively interconnects the power amplifiers. A controller in communication with the controllable switch selectively interconnects the power amplifiers to increase the efficiency of the amplifier module.