This paper describes a tracking power converter and the controller IC for its implementation. The tracking power converter is used for supply modulation of a linear RF power amplifier. Supply modulation improves RF power amplifier efficiency for variable envelope RF signals. This system maximizes tracking bandwidth (-160kHz), ripple suppression (-70dB) and power conversion efficiency (-92%) with a relatively low switching frequency (SOOkHz).
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