@inproceedings{491a7fedb1684608b6d8d3c2f69d2ce5,
title = "Linearization of BJTs with logarithmic predistortion",
abstract = "This paper proposes a novel linearization technique for bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and their derivatives, e.g., heterojunction BJTs. Since the non-linearity of BJTs is exponential by nature, analog predistortion caused by a logarithmic amplifier should linearize the response completely, in theory. This paper reports that, in practice, cascading a logarithmic amplifier in front of a simple one-transistor BJT amplifier boosted its output third-order inter-modulation intercept point (OIP3) by 10 dB. The proposed linearization scheme is extremely simple and it is inherently broadbanded. To the best of our knowledge, this idea has not been reported previously.",
keywords = "Analogue predistortion, Linearization techniques, Log amplifier, Logarithmic amplifier, Nonlinearity, Power amplifer",
author = "Olli-Pekka Lunden and Timo Paldanius",
note = "jufoid=57478; IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium ; Conference date: 20-01-2019 Through 23-01-2019",
year = "2019",
month = may,
day = "14",
doi = "10.1109/RWS.2019.8714520",
language = "English",
series = "IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium, RWS",
publisher = "IEEE",
booktitle = "2019 IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium, RWS 2019",
address = "United States",
}