Power Amplifier Optimization for M2M Node using DPD and Hybrid DFT-s-OFDM with CFR
Received: 22 July 2023 | Revised: 2 September 2023 | Accepted: 5 September 2023 | Online: 16 November 2023
Corresponding author: Rajeev Kumar Arya
Abstract
Power Amplifiers (PAs) play a vital role in mobile communication. However, their inherent nonlinearity can lead to issues such as unwanted radiation, interference with neighboring channels, and distortion within the desired frequency range. To address these problems, PAs are typically operated at a lower power level than their saturation point, sacrificing power efficiency to improve Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) performance. Consequently, more than 70-80% of the DC power is wasted as heat. This inefficiency necessitates the exploration of techniques to enhance PA efficiency while maintaining acceptable linearity and performance. Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) is a useful technique to linearize PAs. DPD allows affordable nonlinear PAs to function with minimal distortion in their nonlinear operating regions. This results in amplified signals with increased power output and improved power efficiency. Using nonlinear functions, the output signal of the PA can be linearized, mitigate distortions, and be effectively optimized. When using various operating channels and varying time, temperature, and PA nonlinearity, the DPD must adjust. In order to increase the power efficiency of 5G systems, DPD-enabled systems are inculcating with adaptive DFT-s-OFDM employed 5G physical layer along with the Crest Factor Reduction (CFR) algorithm.
Keywords:
PAPR, CFR, DPD, DFT-s-OFDM, mMTC, 5G (NR)Downloads
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