Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
POWER AMPLIFIER BIAS MODULATION FOR LOW BANDWIDTH ENVELOPE TRACKING

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for power amplifier bias modulation for low bandwidth envelope tracking are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power amplifier system for a mobile device includes a power amplifier that amplifies an RF signal and a low bandwidth envelope tracker that generates a power amplifier supply voltage for the power amplifier based on an envelope of the RF signal. The envelope tracking system further includes a bias modulation circuit that modulates a bias signal of the power amplifier based on a voltage level of the power amplifier supply voltage.