Hybrid DC-DC converters for power amplifiers

摘要

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for hybrid DC-DC converters. In one aspect, there is provided a method. The method may include tracking, by an envelope detector, an envelope of a signal being amplified by an amplifier. The method may further include supplying, by a first direct-current to direct-current converter, power to the amplifier, the power supplied by the first direct-current to direct-current converter including one or more high-frequency components of the envelope tracked by the envelope detector. The method may further include supplying, by a second direct-current to direct-current converter, power to the amplifier, the power supplied by the second direct-current to direct-current converter including one or more low-frequency components of the envelope tracked by the envelope detector. Related systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are also disclosed.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
an envelope detector to track an envelope of a signal being amplified by an amplifier; a first direct-current to direct-current switching converter supplying, via a first dead time control circuit, power to the amplifier, the power supplied by the first direct-current to direct-current switching converter including one or more high-frequency components of the envelope tracked by the envelope detector, wherein the first direct-current to direct-current switching converter is a switching power supply; and a second direct-current to direct-current switching converter supplying power, via a second dead time control circuit, to the amplifier, the power supplied by the second direct-current to direct-current switching converter including one or more low-frequency components of the envelope tracked by the envelope detector, wherein the second direct-current to direct-current switching converter is another switching power supply.