Development of 5G networks requires a substantial increase to both spectral and power efficiency of transmitters. It is known that these two parameters are subjected to a mutual trade-off. To increase the linearity without losing power efficiency, linearization techniques are applied to power amplifiers. This paper aims to compare most popular linearization techniques to date and evaluate their applicability to upcoming 5G networks. The history of each respective linearization technique is followed by the main principle of operation, revealing advantages and disadvantages supported by concluding the latest research results. Three main groups of linearization methods currently known are feedforward, feedback, and predistortion, each with its own tradeoffs. Although digital predistortion seems to be the go-to method currently, other techniques with less research attention are still non-obsolete. А generalized discussion and a direct comparison of techniques analyzed are presented at the end of this paper. The article offers a systematic view on PA linearization problems which should be useful to researchers of this field. It is concluded that there are still a lot of problems that need to be addressed in every linearization technique in order to achieve 5G specifications.

In this paper, four differently shaped Wilkinson power dividers are presented by selecting the same physical length of two-section transmission lines, dual arbitrary frequency band Wilkinson power dividers can be achieved. The 2.4 GHz (WLAN) and 5.9 GHz (DSRC IEEE 802.11p) frequency bands are selected to complement the future development of multi-band, multi-standard transceivers. To improve physical separation and electrical isolation between the two output ports a parallel RLC circuit is employed. For verification, the simulated and measured performance results of dual-band Wilkinson power dividers implemented on the Rogers 4003C laminate are presented. The measurement results for the fabricated Wilkinson power dividers were in good agreement with theoretical simulation results and show dual-band characteristics.

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Digital oscilloscope’s structure has analog signal acquisition circuit, which transforms signal’s amplitude to fit ADC dynamic range. This circuit is commonly called oscilloscope’s vertical or front-end amplifier. Difficulty in designing front-end amplifiers in GHz range largely affects higher frequency range oscilloscope’s price. This work is focused on designing a front-end amplifier using discrete and openly sold components. We propose a design for attenuator, buffer, variable gain circuits. Amplifier’s prototype is designed. Main characteristics of the amplifier were measured. Measured bandwidth is 3 GHz. Amplifier’s gain and attenuation can support vertical scale sensitivity range from 10 mV/div to 1 V/div. Step response distortion is under 10 %. SMD and PTH relay model attenuators were evaluated. In this paper we review oscilloscope’s front-end purpose and structure. We review amplifiers design and provide the results of experimental measurements.