3G Wireless RFICs_ADSDesign and Verification for 3G Wireless RFICs
Requirements for the Power Amplifier of 3G Wireless Handsets
n Balance conflicting requirements
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Efficient battery usage Distortion in all its forms
n Include several alternative designs to choose best n Satisfy specifications of communication format n Minimize time to market
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Typical Development Design Flow
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IC Vendor to Customer Linkages
IC Vendor
System Design Apps Engineering
Product Requirements
Equipment Manufacturer
Prototype Evaluation Boards
IC Design
Test Engineering
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Design Challenges for 3G Wireless Handset Power Amplifiers ……
