摘要 |
An adaptive bias control circuit for use with a radio frequency (RF) power amplifier, the RF power amplifier having an input (112) for receiving an input signal having a varying amplitude, an output (116), a first transistor (110), and a plurality of operating performance characteristics responsive to a quiescent operating point established by a bias current in the RF power amplifier, the bias control circuit having: a first circuit (120) coupled to the RF power amplifier for receiving a portion of the input signal; and a second transistor (122) for generating a rectified signal from the portion of the input signal, the rectified signal for causing the bias current to be controlled as a function of the amplitude of the input signal, the second transistor having a first and second terminal connected together and coupled to the first circuit and a third terminal coupled to a fixed voltage. |