摘要 |
A multi-mode RF power amplifier circuit that operates under dynamic power supply conditions. The power amplifier circuit operates under a high power mode and a low power mode. The multi-mode RF power amplifier includes a low power path and a high power path. Under the high power mode of operation, the high power path becomes active and the low power path becomes inactive. Each of the low power path and the high power path includes impedance matching networks and power amplifiers. Under either mode of operation, an inactive path will present at least five times higher input impedance than that of an active path. An impedance matching network connected between output terminals of the high power path and the low power path provides isolation between the output terminals of the high power path and the low power path. |