Mobile communication systems require highly efficient, linear, and integrated power amplifiers. This paper reports the results of a monolithic envelope following system implemented .in a 0.18pn SiCe BiCMOS process technology. The monolithic envelope following system consists of a synchronous buck DC-DC converter, which is integrated with and provides the, power supply for a 900 MHz power amplifier while tracking the envelope of the RF input signal.
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