FPGA Adaptive Predistorter Based on 64QAM Modulation

2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-392
Author(s):  
Janusz Pochmara ◽  
Piotr Katarzyński
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
High Power ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Quadrature Modulation ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Logic Device ◽  
Rapid Convergence ◽  
High Power Amplifier ◽  
Nonlinear Distortions ◽  
Software And Hardware

FPGA Adaptive Predistorter Based on 64QAM ModulationThis paper presents a predistortion technique compensating for nonlinear distortions caused by HPA (High Power Amplifier) in a QAM (Multilevel Quadrature Modulation) system. Investigations were held both with software and hardware tools. It is confirmed by computer simulation that proposed approach produces a faster convergence speed than traditional computer performed algorithms. Predistortion technique based on programmable logic device is a very attractive from the implementation point of view, because of a low amount of required RAM and rapid convergence from a blind start.

Colorimetric research of self-luminous objects in software and hardware environments by the method of multidimensional scales implementation

2020 ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Yauheniya N. Saukova
Keyword(s):  
Metrological Traceability ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Intermediate Precision ◽  
Technical Vision ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Chromaticity Coordinates ◽  
Unity Of Measurements ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Luminous Objects ◽  
Reference Samples

It is shown that the issues of metrological traceability for extended self-luminous objects with a wide range of brightness have not yet been resolved, since the rank scales of embedded systems are used for processing digital images. For such scales, there is no “fixed” unit, which does not allow you to get reliable results and ensure the unity of measurements. An experiment is described to evaluate the accuracy of determining the intensity (coordinates) of the color of self-luminous objects. In terms of repeatability and intermediate precision compared to the reference measurement method, the color and chromaticity coordinates of self-luminous objects (reference samples) were determined by their multiple digital registration using technical vision systems. The possibilities of the developed methodology for colorimetric studies in hardware and software environments from the point of view of constructing a multidimensional conditional scale are determined.

An Octave Bandwidth, High PAE, Linear, Class J GaN High Power Amplifier

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kris Skowronski ◽  
Steve Nelson ◽  
Rajesh Mongia ◽  
Howard Sheehan ◽  
Sid Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Power Amplifier ◽  
High Power ◽  
High Power Amplifier

Characterisation of supersonic gas jets for different nozzle geometries for laser-plasma acceleration experiments at SPARC_LAB

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. C01049
Author(s):  
G. Costa ◽  
M.P. Anania ◽  
A. Biagioni ◽  
F.G. Bisesto ◽  
M. Del Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Plasma Channel ◽  
Laser Pulses ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
High Power Laser ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Neutral Gas ◽  
Nozzle Geometries

Abstract Plasma-based technology promises a tremendous reduction in size of accelerators used for research, medical, and industrial applications, making it possible to develop tabletop machines accessible for a broader scientific community. The use of high-power laser pulses on gaseous targets is a promising method for the generation of accelerated electron beams at energies on the GeV scale, in extremely small sizes, typically millimetres. The gaseous target in question can be a collimated supersonic gasjet from a nozzle. In this work, a technique for optimising the so generated plasma channel is presented. In detail, a study on the influence of the nozzle throat shape in relation to the uniformity and density of the generated plasma profile is reported. These considerations are discussed first of all from a theoretical point of view, by means of a stationary one-dimensional mathematical model of the neutral gas, thus exploiting the possibility of comparing the properties of the output flow for different nozzle geometries. This is combined with an experimental approach using interferometric longitudinal density measurements of the plasma channel. The latter is generated by a high-power laser pulse focused on a helium gasjet, in the SPARC_LAB laboratories.

scholarly journals Hardware Design of a High Dynamic Range Radio Frequency (RF) Harmonic Measurement System

Instruments ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Narayanan ◽  
Kyle Gallagher ◽  
Gregory Mazzaro ◽  
Anthony Martone ◽  
Kelly Sherbondy
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
High Power ◽  
Nonlinear Distortion ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Rf Systems ◽  
Nonlinear Distortions ◽  
Circuit Elements ◽  
Rf Circuit

Radio frequency (RF) circuit elements that are traditionally considered to be linear frequently exhibit nonlinear properties that affect the intended operation of many other RF systems. Devices such as RF connectors, antennas, attenuators, resistors, and dissimilar metal junctions generate nonlinear distortion that degrades primary RF system performance. The communications industry is greatly affected by these unintended and unexpected nonlinear distortions. The high transmit power and tight channel spacing of the communication channel makes communications very susceptible to nonlinear distortion. To minimize nonlinear distortion in RF systems, specialized circuits are required to measure the low level nonlinear distortions created from traditionally linear devices, i.e., connectors, cables, antennas, etc. Measuring the low-level nonlinear distortion is a difficult problem. The measurement system requires the use of high power probe signals and the capability to measure very weak nonlinear distortions. Measuring the weak nonlinear distortion becomes increasingly difficult in the presence of higher power probe signals, as the high power probe signal generates distortion products in the measurement system. This paper describes a circuit design architecture that achieves 175 dB of dynamic range which can be used to measure low level harmonic distortion from various passive RF circuit elements.

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