Session 20-1

A 28.1dBm class-D outphasing power amplifier in 45nm LP digital CMOS

 

Abstract

A 2.25GHz outphasing power amplifier is implemented in a 45nm LP digital CMOS process. The PA is designed in class-D mode for low output impedance and good linearity. The PA delivers 28.1dBm peak CW power with 19.7% system efficiency (includes all drivers). Average OFDM power is 21.4/20.3dBm with efficiency 8.0/6.5% when transmitting WiFi/WiMAX signals respectively.