EDI CON Online

Title: Technical Considerations for Testing 5G Base Station Finals for Digital Pre-distortion (DPD) Characterization

Date: August 4, 2021

Time: 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET

Sponsored by: AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

Presented by: Dale Hauck, Applications Engineer

Abstract:
The increased bandwidth and peak to average ratios of the 5G physical layer has amplified the need for accurate DPD characterization. Wide band DPD systems are in extensive development. Final amplifier stage gain can be as low as 10 dB. To accurately characterize its distortion, high power linear RF drive is required. This signal should provide a near distortion-free 3GPP test model. Peak to average ratio of these test models may exceed 14 dB. Class A amplifiers are the expected solution. This presentation will discuss applicable amplifier specifications such as P1dB in addition to parameters of the entire RF chain.

Presenter Bio:
Dale Hauck is an Applications Engineering for AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation. Dale is actively engaged in new application and product development, hardware demonstrations and training, as well as worldwide sales and customer support. Prior to AR, Dale was an Applications Engineer for 20 years in the 3GPP/5G Telecommunications Market.

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